Across
- 2. : The basic unit of heredity consisting of a specific segment of DNA.
- 4. : The movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane.
- 5. : The jelly-like substance that fills the inside of a cell.
- 9. : The cellular process of actively transporting molecules into the cell by engulfing them with the membrane.
- 13. : Different forms or variants of a specific gene.
- 16. : The process where male and female reproductive cells join to produce a new cell.
- 18. : A thick, creamy holiday drink, often served with nutmeg sprinkled on top.
- 19. : Another name for Christmas songs that people sing during the holiday season.
- 20. : The cellular structure responsible for protein synthesis.
- 23. : The maintenance of a stable internal environment within an organism.
- 24. : A specific characteristic of an organism, such as seed color or plant height.
- 27. : Having two different alleles for a particular gene.
- 31. : The process by which some animals sleep through the winter months.
- 33. : The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.
- 37. : A biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions.
- 38. : A hanging piece of ice formed from dripping water that freezes.
- 40. : The passive movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
Down
- 1. : The percentage of individuals with a specific genotype who actually express the associated phenotype.
- 3. : An allele that expresses its trait even when only one copy is present.
- 6. : An organism that has inherited genetic material artificially inserted from a different species.
- 7. : The organelle that serves as the powerhouse of the cell by producing ATP.
- 8. : An organism whose cells contain a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
- 10. : The organelle where photosynthesis occurs in plant cells.
- 11. : Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.
- 12. : The process during cell division in which the cytoplasm divides to form two daughter cells.
- 14. : Hand coverings that keep you warm but don't have separate fingers.
- 15. : An organism that can produce its own food using light, water, or other chemicals.
- 17. : A unique, six-sided crystalized object that falls from the sky.
- 21. : The degree or severity to which a particular trait or gene is expressed in an individual.
- 22. : One of the animals that pulls Santa's sleigh.
- 25. : A thread-like structure of DNA and proteins that carries genes.
- 26. : The vehicle that Santa Claus uses to deliver presents.
- 28. : A popular holiday cookie used to make decorative houses or men.
- 29. : An allele that only expresses its trait when two identical copies are present.
- 30. : A term for DNA that has been formed artificially by combining genetic material from different sources.
- 32. : The basic building block of DNA and RNA.
- 34. : The "Father of Genetics" who studied heredity in pea plants.
- 35. : The offspring of two plants or animals of different varieties or species.
- 36. : A long, heavy snowstorm with high winds and low visibility.
- 39. : The specific combination of alleles an organism carries for a particular gene.