Heredity Crossword
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2 Part of a cell where
chromosomes are found. (7)
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1 Basic units of heredity. (5)
3 A person who has the gene for a particular trait
but doesn't show that trait. (7)
5 A trait that remains hidden unless both parents
contribute it. (9)
6 A behaviour that an animal is born with. (8)
8 The Austrian monk who developed the basic
principles of heredity. (6)
9 The passing down of traits from parents to
offspring. (8)
11 Plant that Mendel used in his experiments. (3)
4 A behaviour that is developed
with experience and practice.
(7)
7 Place where genes are stored.
Hint: Humans have 23 pairs
in their cells. (11)
10 The kind of trait that shows
even if only one parent
contributes it. (8)
11 A chart used to trace the
history of traits in a family.
(8)
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