genetics unit vocabulary Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Genetics & DNA has 15 clues. Answers range from 5 to 21 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

the factor that controls a trait
Pairs of chromosomes that have similar genetic information
one gene is donated to be passed onto the offspring
Males are XY. Females are XX.
Determine all traits except gender
two sets of organisms
one diploid eukaryotic cell divides to generate four haploid cells
something that is passed down through a family
breeding of an individual with a phenotypically recessive individual
Every organism has two copies of every gene, one coming from each parent
same alleles. The two alleles for a specific trait are the same
same alleles. The two alleles for a specific traits are different
codes for a trait
The 2 alleles that code for a specific trait
The physical appearance of a trait