Module 6-7 Review

3. a _____________ mutation increases an organisms ability to survive/reproduce
6. the instructions for life
8. the physical characteristics of an organism
10. a _____________ mutation does not affect an organisms ability to survive/reproduce
11. the passing down of traits from parent to offspring
13. the genes an organism carries (represented by two letters)
15. having two of the same allele (longer word)
16. having two different alleles (longer word)
17. a _____________ mutation decreases an organisms ability to survive/reproduce

1. the different forms of a gene
2. the weaker gene that can be hidden
4. the stronger gene
5. a ______________ adaptation is a physical characteristic that helps an organism
7. a trait that makes it more likely for MANY organisms to survive and/or reproduce in their environment
9. the study of heredity
12. a ______________ adaptation is an action that helps an organism
13. a piece of DNA that codes for a trait
14. a permanent change in DNA