Science Word Match Worksheet

A unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring
The passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another
The number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism or species
The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment
A genetically determined characteristic
A threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes
Relating to genes or heredity
The production of new living organisms by combining genetic information from two individuals of different types (sexes)
A person's child or children
A self-replicating material which is present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes
A square diagram that is composed of a grid of usually four boxes
A diagram that shows the occurrence and appearance of phenotypes of a particular gene or organism and its ancestors from one generation to the next
Having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes
Having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes
When a DNA gene is damaged or changed in such a way as to alter the genetic message carried by that gene