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 Middle School is a medium crossword puzzle with 19 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 Middle School
Challenge your understanding of protein synthesis and DNA in this medium-difficulty crossword puzzle, perfect for students in grades 6-8. Covers key vocabulary from transcription to amino acids.
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Across
- 1. Process of copying DNA to RNA
- 2. Cell structure where proteins are made
- 3. Change in the DNA sequence
- 4. DNA tightly coiled around proteins
- 6. Type of DNA strand used to make RNA
- 10. Shape of DNA molecule
- 11. Protein that speeds up chemical reactions in cells
- 14. Single-stranded molecule involved in protein synthesis
- 15. RNA that carries amino acids to the ribosome
- 17. Three-nucleotide sequence that specifies an amino acid
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- 5. Chain of amino acids forming a protein
- 7. Basic unit of DNA and RNA
- 8. Non-coding segments removed from RNA
- 9. Part of the backbone of DNA and RNA
- 12. Segment of DNA that codes for a protein
- 13. Process of converting RNA into a protein
- 16. Molecule that carries genetic instructions
- 18. Segments of gene that code for proteins
- 19. Building blocks that link together to form proteins
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