Heredity & Genetics Worksheet

This printable matching worksheet on the topic of Genetics & DNA has 15 questions and answers to match. This matching worksheet is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

Passing of traits from parents to offspring
Characteristics of an organism
Complex molecule that contains instructions for genetic information
Segment of a chromosome that codes for a specific trait
An organism's complete set of genetic material
Multiple DNA strands in the nucleus
A form of gene that controls a trait
The genetic makeup of an organism
A picture of chromosomes arranged by size
Diploid Cells that divide to separate their pairs of chromosomes
A "stronger trait"
A "weaker" trait
Contains two of the same allele for a trait
Contains different alleles for a trait
Performs functions such as coding genes, regulating genes, expressing genes, and making proteins