DNA, genes and chromosomes 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyDNA and inheritanceIGCSECIE Created by: Emsy16Created on: 27-03-16 08:49 53284101679 Across 1. The structure made of DNA that codes for all the characteristics of an organism. (10) 4. Deoxyribonucleic acid. The material inside the nucleus of cells, carrying the genetic information of a living being. (3) 5. A cell that contains two sets of chromosomes. (7) 8. The basic units of genetic material inherited from our parents. A gene is a section of DNA which controls part of a cell's chemistry - particularly protein production. (4) 9. Sex cell. (4) 10. The central part of an atom. It contains protons and neutrons, and has most of the mass of the atom. The plural of nucleus is nuclei. (7) Down 2. A sex cell (gamete) that contains one set of chromosomes. (7) 3. Living entity, eg animals, plants or microorganisms. (8) 6. Genetic information that determines an organism’s characteristics, passed on from one generation to another. (8) 7. A type of cell division which produces daughter cells identical to the parent. (7)
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