DNA and RNA are key to this puzzle that helps middle schoolers review basic protein synthesis terms like 'codon' and 'enzyme' with clear, simple clues.
Genetics & Heredity Crossword Puzzle for Homeschool Families is a easy crossword puzzle with 19 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
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Genetics & Heredity Crossword Puzzle for Homeschool Families
This easy genetics and heredity crossword puzzle is designed for homeschool families. It covers basic terms like genes, traits, DNA, and heredity to support early science learning.
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Across
- 1. First cell formed after fertilization
- 2. Exact genetic copy of an organism
- 4. Offspring with two different alleles for a trait
- 5. Strong gene that shows over another
- 6. A characteristic passed from parents to offspring
- 8. Unit of heredity passed from parent to child
- 9. Type of cell that can pass genes to offspring
- 12. Complete set of genetic material in an organism
- 14. Chemical that carries genetic information
- 15. When a gene changes or alters
- 17. Molecule that helps make proteins from DNA
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- 3. Short for chromosome, which holds genes
- 7. Gene hidden by a dominant gene
- 10. Offspring born from parents
- 11. Different forms of the same gene
- 13. Passing traits from parents to children
- 16. Mother or father in heredity
- 18. To produce offspring by mating
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