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 High School is a hard crossword puzzle with 12 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 High School
Challenge yourself with this hard-level biology crossword focused on protein synthesis and DNA processes. Perfect for grades 9-12 to master advanced molecular biology terms.
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- 1. Long chain of amino acids forming a protein
- 3. Process of making an RNA copy from a DNA template
- 4. tRNA triplet that pairs with mRNA codon during translation
- 6. Non-coding segments of pre-mRNA removed during processing
- 9. DNA sequence where RNA polymerase binds to initiate transcription
- 11. A three-nucleotide sequence on mRNA that codes for an amino acid
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- 2. Chromosomal mutation involving the transfer of a segment to a new location
- 5. Coding regions of a gene that remain after RNA splicing
- 7. Permanent change in the DNA sequence that may affect proteins
- 8. Stage in translation when amino acids are sequentially added to growing polypeptide
- 10. Cellular machinery where proteins are synthesized
- 12. Short chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds
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