Livestock Genetics

3. - (2 words no space)The father of modern genetics, known for his work with pea plants.
4. - A variant form of a gene.
5. - An individual who carries a recessive allele for a genetic disorder but does not express the disorder themselves.
9. - A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to variation in traits.
10. - (3 letter abbreviation) An organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.
13. - Having two different alleles for a particular gene.
14. - An allele that is only expressed if two copies are present.
17. - (2 words no space)A diagram used to predict the genotypes of offspring in a genetic cross.
18. - The physical characteristics or traits of an organism.

1. - (2 words no space) Differences in traits among individuals within a population due to genetic differences.
2. - (2 words no space)A condition in which neither allele for a gene is dominant, resulting in a blended phenotype in heterozygous individuals.
5. - A condition in which both alleles for a gene are fully expressed in a heterozygous individual.
6. - Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.
7. - The genetic makeup of an organism.
8. - A thread-like structure composed of DNA and proteins found in the nucleus of cells.
11. - An allele that is always expressed, even if only one copy is present.
12. - A diagram that shows the inheritance of a particular trait within a family.
15. - The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
16. - (3 letter abbreviation) the molecule that carries genetic information.