Genetics Crossword

One form of a gene – Example: The dominant allele (B) or recessive allele (b)
Condition in which both alleles are equally dominant, and when both are present, both alleles are fully expressed.
he allele that, when present, masks the expression of another allele
Segment or sequence of DNA that codes for a protein
The combination of alleles for a gene
Gene transmission from parent to offspring
A gene combination with two different alleles
Two identical alleles
Condition in which neither allele is dominant over the other and the heterozygote shows a blend of the two phenotypes
The expression of a gene
The allele that is masked by the dominant allele. In order to be expressed, two copies of this allele must be present­.
Genes that are present only on the X chromosome of the sex chromosomes
A characteristic or feature
Chromosomes common to all individuals of species
Cell division that results in the production of haploid gametes
The two new daughter strands of a replicated chromosome
Cells that contain half the total number of chromosomes for an organism; sex cells
Having the same structure or traits
An Austrian monk and botanist who established key principles for the study of genetics; the father of genetics
The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis; contributes to genetic variation