Question

ACROSS

1. A method by which new cells are originated from pre-existing cells
2. Important structure in the cell to control all cellular processes
3. Stage of cell division characterised by the reorganisation of interphase nuclei
4. Structural and functional unit of life
5. Cell division in which replication of chromosomes is followed by separation of the products
6. An individual or cell having a single complete set of chromosomes
7. Reproductive unit of an animal or plant
8. Pairing of homologous chromosomes occurring in prophase I of meiosis
9. Hereditary material in organisms
10. Scientist who had worked with DNA replication
11. Unit of recombination
12. Genetic heritage passed down by parents to their offspring
13. Male gametes

DOWN

1. Point at which microtubules of the mitotic or meiotic spindle gets attached
2. Sequence of nucleotide in the genetic material that codes for a particular protein
3. Necessary to equally divide the chromosomes during cell division
4. Genetic makeup of an organism, or an organism's complete set of genes
5. Resting phase of cell
6. Alternative forms of a gene
7. Division of cytoplasm during cell division
8. 22 pairs of chromosomes which are same in both males and females
9. J or L shaped and the centromere is slightly displaced from the centre

Answer 1