Science: Genetics Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 1. The "blueprint" for who you are/your genetic code.
  2. 4. Two equally strong/dominant alleles that are shown in the offspring
  3. 5. Same/Identical alleles
  4. 10. BLEND of the phenotypes. Ex: red flower x white flower= pink flower
  5. 11. A chart used to show possible gene combinations for the offspring in a cross.
  6. 13. PHYSICAL appearance of a person
Down
  1. 1. The allele that ALWAYS shows itself. Ex: B B= Brown Eyes
  2. 2. GENETIC makeup of a person, AKA your "letters."
  3. 3. Different alleles. Ex: B b
  4. 6. Band on a chromosome that is made up of DNA
  5. 7. Traits getting passed down from parent to children
  6. 8. The allele that is HIDDEN when the dominant allele is present
  7. 9. Different forms of a gene, and some ______ overpower others.
  8. 12. Easily observed characteristics. Ex: Eye color, height, hair color.