Introduction to Genetics

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Across
  1. 3. An organism that always produces the same traits in its offspring
  2. 5. A sequence of DNA that determines a trait and is passed from parent to offspring
  3. 6. Having 2 of the same alleles (gene versions) for a particular trait
  4. 7. Another name for heterozygous alleles
  5. 8. An organisms genetic makeup, or allele combination
  6. 11. The scientific study of heredity
  7. 13. Having 2 different alleles (gene versions) for a particular trait
  8. 14. Trait that shows
  9. 16. The different forms of a gene; may be dominant or recessive
Down
  1. 1. Type of plants studied by Gregor Mendel
  2. 2. Passing of traits from one generation to another
  3. 3. An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits
  4. 4. In plants, transferring pollen from one plant to another
  5. 9. Father of Genetics
  6. 10. Trait that is hidden
  7. 12. Number of alleles inherited for each trait
  8. 15. A specific characteristic of an individual organism