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.
Molecular Enigmas of Cellular Biology is a hard 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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Molecular Enigmas of Cellular Biology
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- 1. Synthesis of RNA from a DNA template
- 2. Leaf tissue specialized for photosynthesis
- 3. Passive movement across membranes by concentration gradient
- 4. Cyclic oligosaccharide used in molecular encapsulation
- 5. Theory explaining organelle origin inside another cell
- 10. Chemical inhibition of one species by another
- 12. Chromosomal array characteristic of a species
- 14. Enzyme catalyzing peptide bond hydrolysis
- 15. Gene interaction where one masks the effect of another
- 18. Evolutionary development traced through lineage trees
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- 6. Cellular process controlling water and solute balance
- 7. Isotope used for dating ancient biological materials
- 8. DNA-protein complex packaging genetic material
- 9. Jawed vertebrates distinct from jawless counterparts
- 11. Organism thriving in extreme heat environments
- 13. Cell membrane detaches from the wall in hypertonic media
- 16. Organelle digesting cellular debris and invaders
- 17. Programmed cell death with intrinsic signaling
- 19. Paired homologous chromosomes during meiosis I
- 20. Single set of unpaired chromosomes in a cell
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