Across
- 3. When an organism has two identical versions of a gene.
- 5. Characteristics of an organism that is determined by its genes and environment.
- 9. Characteristics are only expressed when an organism has two copies of the recessive allele.
- 10. Version of a gene (example: allele for eye color determines which color pigment the eyes will have.)
- 11. Young produced by a living organism, the children resulting from reproduction.
- 13. When a gene performs its functions or shows its trait.
- 14. Cell or organism that has two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.
- 15. A cell that contains only one set of chromosomes (such as gametes).
Down
- 1. Likelihood or chance a specific trait of the gene will be present.
- 2. Version of gene that when present is always expressed
- 4. Distinguishing features of an organism.
- 6. Having, showing, or displaying a quality or feature.
- 7. When an organism has two different versions of a gene.
- 8. Genetic makeup or specific combination of alleles of an organism.
- 12. Observable characteristics or traits of an organism; determined by genes and environment.