Across
- 5. different, hybrid (Tt)
- 8. cells that contain only one complete set of chromosomes (ex. Sperm cell & egg cell)
- 10. genes that work together to produce a third trait (ex. red flowers + white flowers = pink flowers)
- 11. stronger (capital letter, ex. B)
- 12. the process of cell division that produces haploid cells
- 14. same, purebred (TT, tt)
- 16. the significant input or advancements made by individuals or groups in various fields
- 18. the passing of genetic information from parent to child through the genes in sperm and egg cells
- 19. weaker (lowercase letter, b)
- 20. the process in which the nucleus divides to form two identical nuclei
- 21. each variation of a given gene, expressed as either an upper or lower case letter
- 22. the study of how genes and traits are inherited (passed down from one generation to the next)
Down
- 1. a tool used to trace a trait in members of a family over several generations
- 2. A structure found inside the nucleus of a cell and is made up of proteins and DNA. These organize into genes.
- 3. abnormal condition that a person inherits through genes or chromosome
- 4. a tool we use for predicting the traits of an offspring
- 6. reproduction where the organism splits into two identical halves
- 7. actual genetic code (PP, Pp, pp)
- 9. what it looks like (purple, white)
- 13. genes that work together and both traits show up (ex. red flowers + white flowers = patchy red and white flowers)
- 15. using evidence and reasoning to draw conclusions or make logical guesses about something that is not directly observable or known
- 17. a segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait
- 23. specific characteristic of an individual; a characteristic of an organism can pass onto its offspring through DNA (ex. Does she have a widow’s peak?)