5.1 Heredity Key Vocab. Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Genetics & DNA has 12 clues. Answers range from 5 to 15 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

Passing of characteristics from parent to offspring
A specific characteristic of something
Genes that are not passed down from parent, they are learned
Traits determined by genes
Different forms of genes
Trait that always shows up in organism when allele is present
Stays hidden even when alleles are present
Must be different alleles-1 dom.-and-1 rec.
Has to be the same alleles-2 Dom.-or-2 Rec.
Genes that organism has
Physical characteristics that can be observed
Tool used to determine probability of trait showing up in offspring