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Sample Animals Theme Unit Worksheet
Animals Theme Unit

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Animal Traits
(Answer ID # 0803826)
Complete the puzzle.

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genes	traits	shapes	inherited
recessive	heredity	inherit	dominant

 

Down 1.   Something about an animal that is determined by the animal's genes, such as the color of the animal.

Across 2.   The traits from a parent to a young animal are passed along by ____. 3.   Different animals have many different ____ and sizes. 4.   A(n) ____ trait is a trait that has been passed from parent to offspring. 5.   A(n) ____ trait is one of a pair of traits that will not show on the animal. 6.   The passing of traits from parents to offspring. 7.   Young animals can ____ specific body traits from their parents. 8.   A(n) ____ trait is one of a pair of traits that will show on the animal.

 

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