Genetics Crossword Puzzle

Genetics Crossword Puzzle

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Genetics Crossword Puzzle

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genetics gregor mendel trait allele fertilization dominance homozygous heterozygous pollen gene therapy genotype autosome male phenotype hybrid independent codominance hemophilia

polygenic gene chromosome recessive

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1. phyical characteristics 3. the process of changing a gene that causes a genetic disorder 4. The different forms of a gene 5. union male and female reproductive cells 6. any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome 10. The principle of ________________ assortment states that genes for different traits can segregate

1. plant male reproductive cells 2. genetic makeup 7. Lacking in the ability to clot blood 8. both alleles contribute to the phenotype (spotty or checkered phenotype) 9. segment of DNA. Carries genetic information that codes for a trait 11. The principle of _________________states that some

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14. which parent determines the sex of the offspring 16. discovered genetics 17. Organisms that have 2 identical alleles for a particular trait 20. traits controlled by 2 or more genes

12. gene that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical 13. offspring of crosses with different parents 15. characteristic 18. compact packages of DNA. Inside nucleus. 19. the scientific study of heredity 21. Organisms that have 2 different alleles for a particular trait

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Genetics Crossword Puzzle KEY

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1. phyical characteristics (phenotype)

1. plant male reproductive cells (pollen)

3. the process of changing a gene that causes a genetic 2. genetic makeup (genotype)

disorder (gene therapy)

7. Lacking in the ability to clot blood (hemophilia)

4. The different forms of a gene (allele)

8. both alleles contribute to the phenotype (spotty or

5. union male and female reproductive cells (fertilization) checkered phenotype) (codominance)

6. any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome

9. segment of DNA. Carries genetic information that

(autosome)

codes for a trait (gene)

10. The principle of ________________ assortment

11. The principle of _________________states that some

states that genes for different traits can segregate

alleles are dominant while others are recessive.

independently during the formation of gametes.

(dominance)

(independent)

12. gene that produces its characteristic phenotype only

14. which parent determines the sex of the offspring

when its allele is identical (recessive)

(male)

13. offspring of crosses with different parents (hybrid)

16. discovered genetics (gregor mendel)

15. characteristic (trait)

17. Organisms that have 2 identical alleles for a

18. compact packages of DNA. Inside nucleus.

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20. traits controlled by 2 or more genes (polygenic)

19. the scientific study of heredity (genetics) 21. Organisms that have 2 different alleles for a particular trait (heterozygous)

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