Genetics

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Across
  1. 2. The variety of unique genetic sequences that are possible for offspring to receive from their parents.
  2. 5. The allele not expressed in a heterozygous individual, according to Mendelian genetics.
  3. 8. Type of chromosomal mutation that flips a gene backwards.
  4. 11. Type of genetic mutation that increases that total number of base pairs, shifting the gene into a new codon sequence.
  5. 12. The allele expressed in a heterozygous individual, according to Mendelian genetics.
  6. 13. Physical expression of a trait in an individual.
  7. 14. Allele pair of a trait in an individual.
  8. 15. Location of a gene on a chromosome.
  9. 16. Inheritance pattern characterized by a trait being determined by more than 2 alleles.
  10. 18. Type of chromosomal mutation that lengthens the chromosome.
  11. 19. Type of cross involving a single trait.
  12. 27. An individual with 2 different alleles for the same trait.
  13. 28. The accidental loss or gain of a single chromosome.
  14. 29. Passing of traits from parents to offspring.
  15. 30. Most commonly observed phenotype.
  16. 31. Type of genetic mutation that decreases the total number of base pairs, shifting the gene into a new codon sequence.
  17. 32. Type of genetic mutation involving a single base pair.
  18. 35. Inheritance pattern characterized by heterozygous individuals displaying both homozygous phenotypes.
  19. 38. The possession of 3 or more copies of every chromosome.
  20. 39. Type of cross involving a an unknown genotype.
  21. 40. Type of genetic mutation that results in no effect.
  22. 41. Type of cross involving two traits.
  23. 42. Description of genes located on the same chromosome.
Down
  1. 1. Turning on and off of gene expression through methylation.
  2. 3. Inheritance pattern characterized by one allele of a gene negatively affecting the expression of another gene's alleles.
  3. 4. Family trees used to identify inheritance pattern of specific traits.
  4. 6. Inheritance pattern characterized by heterozygous individuals displaying a phenotype that is a combination of both homozygous phenotypes.
  5. 7. Type of chromosomal mutation that involves crossing over between nonhomologous chromatids.
  6. 9. The rate at which genes have been identified to be separated during crossing over recombination. Used to determine the location of a gene on a chromosome.
  7. 10. Grid that can be used to predict the probability of genotypic combinations in filial generations.
  8. 17. Type of genetic mutation involving replacing a single base pair with another.
  9. 20. Inheritance pattern characterized by the random inactivation of an X chromosome in female individuals.
  10. 21. An individual with 2 of the same alleles for a trait.
  11. 22. Unexpected phenotype.
  12. 23. Inheritance pattern characterized by the alleles of multiple genes working together to create an increased variety of phenotypic expressions.
  13. 24. Type of genetic mutation that results in a single amino acid to be placed incorrectly in a polypeptide chain.
  14. 25. Type of chromosomal mutation that shortens the chromosome.
  15. 26. Description of a homozygous, self-fertilizing individual.
  16. 33. Type of DNA inherited from the mother only by all children.
  17. 34. Type of genetic mutation that results in protein synthesis terminating early.
  18. 36. Permanent change to an individual's genetic code.
  19. 37. Variations of a genotype that produce a variety of phenotypes.