Genes and heredity Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Genetics & DNA has 12 clues. Answers range from 3 to 15 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

First name of the guy who discovered inheritance.
The term "mutation" means?
occurs when one or more nucleotide bases in a sequence are missing.
occurs when one or more nucleotides appear within the usual sequence of nucleotide bases in a gene.
Genes are made up of ___.
The larger chromosome is called the _________.
The smaller chromosome is called the _________.
A disorder resulting from nondisjunction of chromosomes
A lack of melanin pigment in the skin and eyes.
People with Albinism avoid direct sunlight to protect themselves from what?
the passing on of characteristics genetically from one generation to the next.
A change in an individual's genetic code.