Genes & Mutations Vocabulary Crossword
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
 
 
Down: 1) Part of a chromosome that is inherited from the parent(s) and determines some of an organism’s characteristics.2) A scientist who works with collecting and analyzing evidence, aiding in crime solving.4) A change in genetic material (DNA). Across: 3) A bacteria that is found in the digestive track of humans and other animals that can reproduce quickly (about every 20 minutes).5) A characteristic belonging to a population or organism.6) Made from a chain of amino acids and sometimes referred to as the building blocks of life. Proteins have specific shapes (structure) and perform different tasks (functions) in the body.7) Tightly coiled strands of DNA found in the cells. All living things have a specific number of chromosomes; humans have 46 chromosomes (23 pairs), and get half from mom and the other half from dad.8) Made from nucleic acid and holds the code that makes up living things.9) The differences that occur in the same trait within a population. Variations happen randomly when DNA is passed from parent to offspring and explain why siblings with the same parents do not look exactly alike.10) A scientist who studies viruses. Viruses are nonliving things that contain DNA but cannot reproduce by themselves; to reproduce viruses need a host cell.
 

 

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