Intro To Genetics Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 6. The genetic makeup of an individual
  2. 8. An alternate form of a gene (different variation of a gene)
  3. 9. The allele that is masked or covered up if there is only one in the genotype
  4. 13. Having non-identical alleles for a trait (ex. Aa)
  5. 14. A characteristic that varies from individual to individual
  6. 15. A cross that involves parents that differ in TWO traits
  7. 16. The outward expression of a trait or the physical characteristics of an individual
Down
  1. 1. The law of _______ assortment or the rule that genes for different traits are inherited independently
  2. 2. The law of ______ or rule that says alleles for a trait sort into gametes randomly
  3. 3. A cross that involves ONE trait
  4. 4. Plants used by Mendel for his research
  5. 5. The allele that determines a trait
  6. 7. The likelihood than an event will happen
  7. 10. The tool used to show the probability of genotypes resulting from a genetic cross
  8. 11. The study of heredity
  9. 12. The father of genetics Gregor ______
  10. 13. Having identical alleles for a trait (ex. AA or aa)