Mendelian Genetics Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• phenotype : the physical trait/characteristics seen in an organism
• genotype : the actual inherited alleles
• allele : different versions of the same gene
• punnett square : a diagram that shows the probability of inheriting traits
• diploid : all cells in your body except gametes
• pure bred : a type of organism whose ancestors are genetically uniform
• homozygous : 2 of the same alleles
• heterozygous : 2 different alleles
• dominant : strong allele
• gregor mendel : father of genetics
• cross : mating of 2 organisms
• gene : a section of dna that provides instructions for making a protein
• recessive : weak allele