Science: Genetics Vocabulary

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