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.
Protein Synthesis and DNA Crossword Puzzle for College is a medium crossword puzzle with 14 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
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Protein Synthesis and DNA Crossword Puzzle for College
Challenge your understanding of protein synthesis and DNA with this medium-level crossword puzzle designed for college students. Includes key molecular biology terms.
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- 1. Three-nucleotide sequence that codes for an amino acid
- 2. Segment of DNA that codes for a protein
- 4. Enzyme that synthesizes RNA from the DNA template
- 7. Shape of the DNA molecule
- 9. Non-coding sequence removed from pre-mRNA
- 11. Cellular structure where proteins are assembled
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- 3. Process of copying DNA into RNA
- 5. Coding sequence retained in mRNA after splicing
- 6. Conversion of mRNA into protein
- 8. Chain of amino acids forming a protein
- 10. Change in the DNA sequence
- 12. tRNA triplet complementary to the mRNA codon
- 13. DNA region where RNA polymerase binds to start transcription
- 14. tRNA with attached amino acid (also called aminoacyl-tRNA)
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