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Genetics and Heredity Crossword Puzzle for Kids
Explore advanced genetics vocabulary in this hard crossword puzzle designed for kids ages 8-12. Includes challenging terms about DNA, heredity, and variation.
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- 1. Tendency of genes close together on a chromosome to be inherited together
- 2. Random changes in allele frequencies in small populations
- 5. Threadlike structure carrying genetic information in cells
- 8. Observable characteristics resulting from genotype and environment
- 10. The genetic makeup of an organism, determining traits
- 11. A three-nucleotide sequence in RNA that codes an amino acid
- 13. One of two or more versions of a gene at a specific spot
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- 3. Organism with two different alleles for a trait
- 4. Order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule forming genetic code
- 6. The passing of traits from parents to offspring
- 7. Trait expressed only when two copies of allele are present
- 9. Organism with two identical alleles for a trait
- 12. Trait expressed when at least one dominant allele is present
- 14. Change in the DNA sequence that can affect genes
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