Across
- 5. thread like structure in the cell nucleus made of DNA and protein that carry genetic information
- 10. a characteristic
- 11. basic inherited units of information made by parts of DNA found on chromosomes in cells
- 12. the passing of traits from parents to offspring
- 14. when pollen falls on the pistil of a flower of a different plant
- 15. the molecule that carries genetic information
- 16. a organism that always passes down certain traits
Down
- 1. when pollen falls on the pistil of a flower of the same plant
- 2. a unique feature of a individual or thing
- 3. the result of combining the qualities of two different breeds
- 4. group of genes
- 6. the young of an organism
- 7. the branch of biology that determines characteristics
- 8. to receive something from someone who came before you
- 9. a genetic factor that is blocked by a dominant factor
- 13. a genetic factor that overrides the other factor