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 High 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 High School
Challenge your understanding of protein synthesis and DNA with this medium-difficulty crossword puzzle designed for high school biology students.
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- 1. Chain of amino acids forming a protein
- 2. Cell organelle where DNA is stored
- 3. Process of building proteins from mRNA
- 4. Change in DNA sequence that may affect proteins
- 5. Segment of DNA coding for a protein
- 7. DNA region where transcription begins
- 11. Shape of the DNA molecule
- 13. Cell structure where proteins are made
- 15. Noncoding segment removed during mRNA processing
- 16. Nucleic acid involved in protein synthesis
- 18. Short chain of amino acids linked by bonds
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- 6. Process of making RNA from a DNA template
- 8. Three-nucleotide sequence on tRNA complementary to codon
- 9. Table used to decode the genetic code
- 10. Coding segment of a gene that remains in mRNA
- 12. Type of RNA that carries instructions from DNA
- 14. Protein that speeds up biochemical reactions
- 17. Three-nucleotide sequence coding for an amino acid
- 19. RNA type that brings amino acids to the ribosome
- 20. Molecule carrying genetic instructions
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