This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Genetics & DNA has 12 clues. Answers range from 4 to 13 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
the variation of inherited characteristics
the passing of physical/mental characteristics from the parents to offspring
a distinguishing quality that belongs to the individual (example: height, eye color, hair color, etc)
a determining heredity factor that is transferred from the parents to the offspring; a sequence of DNA that determines a trait and codes for multiple proteins
different versions of a gene
a statement that measures the chances or likelihood of an event to happen
reproduction cells (egg and sperm)
a process of sexual reproduction that the involves a male and female gamete
when an individual has two of the same allele; dominant or recessive (example: TT or tt)
a pair of genes that has one dominant and one recessive allele (example: tT)
physical characteristics of an individual (example: giant whale or small whale)
a set of genes that is responsible for particular traits of an individual; genetics you cannot see physically (examples: TT, Tt, tt)