Across
- 6. one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
- 7. having 2 of the SAME alleles of a particular gene or genes
- 8. the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- 9. relating to or denoting heritable characteristics controlled by genes that are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents, i.e., when not masked by a dominant characteristic inherited from one parent.
- 10. The genetic properties or features of an organism, characteristics, etc.
- 13. The passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
- 15. Reproduction: Reproduction occurring without the sexual union of male and female
- 17. relating to or denoting heritable characteristics which are controlled by genes that are expressed in offspring even when inherited from only one parent.
- 19. An illness that disrupts normal physical or mental functions.
Down
- 1. a part of the body becoming larger as part of normal growth
- 2. having 2 DIFFERENT alleles of a particular gene or genes
- 3. an organism or cell, or group of organisms or cells, produced asexually from one ancestor or stock, to which they are genetically identical.
- 4. an organism’s set of heritable genes that can be passed down from parents to offspring.
- 5. Square: The Punnett square is a square diagram that is used to predict the genotypes of a particular cross or breeding experiment.
- 11. derived genetically from one's parents or ancestors.
- 12. the mating and production of offspring by animals.
- 14. a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person
- 16. unit of heredity is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
- 18. a person's child or children.
- 20. Reproduction: the production of new living organisms by combining genetic information from a male and female.