Genetics Crossword

The stronger version of a gene. The form that will show up if present
Type of genotype in which an individual has 2 different alleles for a gene
Type of genotype in which an individual has 2 of the same allele for a gene
One of 2 or more alternate forms/versions of a particular gene
A segment of DNA that is responsible for the physical/inherited trait of an individual
Combination of alleles (2) that an individual inherits for a specific gene
Expression of an individual's genotype as a physical trait in the organism
the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
The father of genetics that first worked with different characteristics of pea plants.
A diagram used to predict the probability of how traits could be passed from parent to offpring
chromosomes that share: - The same structural features (e.g. same size, same banding pattern, same centromere position) - The same genes at the same loci positions (while genes are the same, alleles may be different)
when the offspring's phenotype is a combination of the parent's phenotypes
when both alleles can be observed in a phenotype
An allele that is masked when a dominant allele is present
one of the pair of chromosomes that determine the sex of an individual
is a term used in genetic genealogy to describe DNA
a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.
derive (a quality, characteristic, or predisposition) genetically from one's parents or ancestors.
the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
a change or difference in condition, amount, or level, typically with certain limits.
the extent to which something is (the word) ; the likelihood of something happening or being the case.
A gene located on the X chromosome may not be located on the Y chromosome. Thus, for some traits, males will only carry one allele (form of a gene), while females carry two.