Genetics Vocab Crossword

Describes the process by which offspring receive traits such as hair color or other phenotypes from their parents.
A feature of an organism that can be inherited from previous generations (ex: widow's peak).
The study of our origins. looks at both big features (phenotypes) and molecular details of DNA.
The different forms of a gene.
A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait.
A weaker allele. Will only be expressed if there is no dominant allele. Represented by lowercase letters.
An allele who whose trait always shows up in the organism when the allele is present.
A chart that shows all of the possible combinations of alleles that can result from a genetic cross.
The physical appearance of a gene (ex: curly hair).
The genetic coding for a trait (how alleles are set up).
A graphic representation of traits passes down in a family tree.
Having two identical alleles for a trait.
Having two different alleles for a trait.
A consolidated chunk of DNA. Humans have 23 pairs, or 46 total.
A change in gene or chromosome (when cytosine and thymine go together instead of adenine and thymine).
Both recessive and dominant alleles are expressed together, producing a mix of the two; the dominant allele doesn't take over.
The process that occurs in the formation of sex cells (cell division).
The dominant allele is only partially expressed.
A monk who is known as "the father of genetics;" grew peas to discover how traits are passed from one generation to another.
A gene that is carried on through the x or y chromosome.