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 Crossword Puzzle for College 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 Crossword Puzzle for College
Challenge yourself with this medium difficulty crossword focused on protein synthesis and DNA concepts. Perfect for college-level biology students learning key molecular biology terms.
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- 1. Enzyme that synthesizes new DNA or RNA strands
- 2. DNA molecule packed with proteins, carries genes
- 3. DNA region where RNA polymerase binds to start transcription
- 4. tRNA sequence complementary to mRNA codon
- 5. Type of RNA that carries coding information to ribosomes
- 8. Process of assembling proteins from mRNA
- 10. Cell structure where proteins are synthesized
- 12. Change in DNA sequence
- 15. Coding segment of a gene that remains after RNA splicing
- 17. Three-nucleotide sequence that codes for an amino acid
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- 6. Nucleic acid involved in protein synthesis
- 7. Process of making mRNA from DNA
- 9. RNA that transports amino acids to ribosomes
- 11. Building block of proteins
- 13. Non-coding sequence removed during RNA processing
- 14. Short chain of amino acids linked by bonds
- 16. Cell organelle where DNA is housed
- 18. Molecule carrying genetic instructions
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