DNA and RNA are key to this puzzle that helps middle schoolers review basic protein synthesis terms like 'codon' and 'enzyme' with clear, simple clues.
Cell Structures and Life Processes Challenge is a medium crossword puzzle with 20 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
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Cell Structures and Life Processes Challenge
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- 1. Macromolecule made of amino acids
- 4. Process by which plants convert light into energy
- 5. Proteins that speed up biochemical reactions
- 7. Element essential for amino acids and nucleotides
- 9. Organism with a change in its DNA sequence
- 12. Process of cell division producing identical daughter cells
- 15. Variants of a gene found at the same locus
- 16. Study of interactions between organisms and environment
- 18. Prefix relating to green pigment in plants
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- 2. Fluid portion of blood carrying cells and nutrients
- 3. One of two or more alternative forms of a gene
- 6. Nerve cells transmitting signals throughout the body
- 8. Gel-like substance within a cell membrane
- 10. Structural unit of compact bone
- 11. Chemical messenger produced by glands
- 13. To adjust to environmental changes over time
- 14. Small specialized structure within a cell (abbreviation)
- 17. Non-cellular infectious agent requiring a host
- 19. Group of similar cells performing a specific function
- 20. Complete set of an organism’s DNA
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