Mechanisms of Genetics Crossword Puzzle

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  • mutation : insertion, deletion, or substitutions in a dna sequence
  • dna : carries genetic information from parent to offspring
  • translation : mrna to protein, occurs in ribosome
  • phenotype : organism's physical appearance based on genotype
  • dominant : _ trait appears over a recessive trait
  • genotype : inherited combination of alleles that is represented by two letters
  • heterozygous : occurs when two alleles are different
  • recessive : _ trait appears when two non-dominant alleles are inherited
  • allele : form of a gene (ex
  • protein : molecule made from an amino acid chain
  • rna : single stranded molecule that can act as a messenger for dna
  • transcription : dna to mrna, occurs in nucleus
  • codon : formed for three nucleotide bases
  • homozygous : occurs when two alleles are the same
  • nucleotide : component of dna that consists of sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogen base