Genetics & Heredity Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Genetics & DNA has 14 clues. Answers range from 3 to 12 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

the scientific study of heredity
the passing of physical characteristics from parents to offspring
contains your genes; found in the nucleus
the factor that controls a trait; found on chromosomes
the different forms of a characteristic
the letters that represent the different forms of a gene
the traits that overshadows and is expressed (capital letter)
the trait that hides in the background (lowercase letter)
the combination of alleles (DD Dd dd)
the physical appearance of a trait
two alleles for one trait that are the same (DD dd)
two alleles for one trait that are different (Dd)
cell reproduction (one cell becomes two)
produces 4 sex cells (sperm or egg that are used to pass a parent's traits to the offspring)