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 Elementary School is a medium 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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Protein Synthesis Crossword Puzzle for Elementary School
Improve your biology vocabulary with this medium-difficulty crossword focused on protein synthesis and DNA. Perfect for elementary students learning key terms.
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- 1. Change in the DNA sequence
- 2. Region of DNA or RNA that determines protein sequence
- 3. Thread-like structure made of DNA
- 5. Protein that speeds up chemical reactions
- 7. Nucleic acid that helps build proteins
- 8. Study of genes and inheritance
- 9. Building block of DNA and RNA represented by letters A, T, C, G
- 12. Building block of proteins
- 16. Segment of DNA that codes for traits
- 18. Short chain of amino acids
- 19. Three-letter code in RNA that specifies an amino acid
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- 4. Process of copying DNA into RNA
- 6. Cell structure where proteins are made
- 10. Molecule that carries genetic instructions
- 11. Process of reading RNA to make a protein
- 13. Cell part that holds DNA
- 14. Molecule made of amino acids, essential for body functions
- 15. RNA that brings amino acids to ribosomes
- 17. Process of editing RNA before it leaves the nucleus
- 20. Shape of the DNA molecule
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