Gene crossword puzzle

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Genetics & DNA has 15 clues. Answers range from 5 to 14 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

characteristic of an organism
trait that is passed from parent to offspring
passing of traits from parents to offspring
study of heredity
joining of male anf female sex cells
organized display of an organisms chromosomes
point of a chromosome where two parts meet
parts of a chromosome that control inherited traits
one of two or more forms of a paticular gene
thread like structure that carries genetic information in the form of genes
having two like genes for the same trait
having two different genes for the same trait
gene whose trait alwasy shows itself
gene of a trait that is hidden when the dominant gene is present
chart that shows possible gene combinations