Heredity Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Genetics & DNA has 17 clues. Answers range from 3 to 13 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
a person’s version of a trait “physical appearance” (Ex: blue hair, brown eyes)
part of a person’s DNA that influences a trait
different versions of a gene
Represented by a capital letter (Ex: R) Always shows trait if one is present
Represented by a lowercase letter (Ex: r). ONLY shows trait when BOTH are present
Found in nucleus of a cell
2 dominant alleles (BB) or two recessive alleles
1 dominant alleles and 1 recessive alleles
a person characteristics
Passing of traits from one generation to another
Family tree
father of genetics
a person’s combination of alleles “genetic makeup"
A tool to predict the probability of certain traits in offspring
male
female
Make up chromosomes
