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 Middle School is a medium crossword puzzle with 16 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 Middle School
Challenge your understanding of protein synthesis and DNA with this medium-difficulty crossword puzzle designed for grades 6-8. Includes key terms like transcription, translation, and codon.
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- 1. Change in the DNA sequence
- 2. DNA tightly coiled around proteins
- 4. Process of making protein from mRNA
- 6. Nucleic acid that helps make proteins
- 8. Type of base found in DNA and RNA
- 9. Segment of DNA that codes for protein
- 11. DNA sequence where RNA polymerase binds
- 15. Shape of the DNA molecule
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- 3. Process of making RNA from DNA
- 5. RNA that brings amino acids to ribosome
- 7. Building block of proteins
- 10. Molecule carrying genetic instructions
- 12. Chain of amino acids linked together
- 13. Cell structure where proteins are made
- 14. Three-nucleotide sequence in mRNA
- 16. Protein that speeds up chemical reactions
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