Mots Croisés Genetics and Evolution CrosswordVersion en ligne Test your knowledge on heredity, cell division, and evolutionary principles. par Lydia Stover 1 The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells. 2 Different forms of a gene that can exist at a specific locus on a chromosome. 3 The observable traits or characteristics of an organism resulting from its genotype. 4 The genetic constitution of an organism, often represented by letters. 5 A specialized form of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, producing gametes. 6 A structure composed of DNA and proteins that carries genetic information. 7 A genetic principle where one allele masks the expression of another in a heterozygous condition. 8 The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce. 8 6 4 2 5 3 7 1 A structure made of DNA and proteins that carries genetic information. 2 Different forms of a gene that can exist at a specific locus on a chromosome. 3 The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism. 4 The process of cell division resulting in two identical daughter cells. 5 The genetic constitution of an individual, determining specific traits. 6 A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, producing gametes. 7 A genetic relationship where one allele masks the expression of another. 8 The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce. 8 5 1 6 2 3 7 4