Across
- 6. A trait influenced by genes and nutrition.
- 9. Structures that contain genes.
- 10. An allele expressed only when two copies are present.
- 11. Flower color that was dominant in Mendel’s experiments.
- 13. An allele that is expressed whenever it is present.
- 14. The molecule that makes up genes.
- 15. People (group) who study genetics and heredity.
- 17. The study of how traits are passed from parents to offspring.
Down
- 1. Characteristics such as eye color and height.
- 2. The scientist known as the “Father of Genetics.”
- 3. Different versions of the same gene.
- 4. Sections of DNA that contain instructions for traits.
- 5. Genetic differences within a population.
- 7. The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
- 8. Mendel used these plants in his experiments.
- 11. Molecules built using instructions from genes.
- 12. Flower color that was recessive in Mendel’s experiments.
- 16. The part of the cell where chromosomes are located.