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 Teachers 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 Teachers
Challenge your students with this medium-difficulty crossword focused on protein synthesis and DNA. Includes key terms like mRNA, codon, and ribosome, perfect for classroom use.
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- 1. Structure made of DNA and proteins that carries genetic info
- 2. Three bases on tRNA complementary to mRNA codon
- 3. Molecule that stores genetic information
- 5. Process of assembling proteins from RNA code
- 9. Cell structure where proteins are assembled
- 12. Protein that speeds up chemical reactions, like those in DNA replication
- 13. Type of RNA that carries the genetic code from DNA
- 15. RNA that brings amino acids to the ribosome
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- 4. Process of copying DNA into RNA
- 6. Single-stranded nucleic acid involved in protein synthesis
- 7. Three-nucleotide sequence that codes for an amino acid
- 8. Basic unit of DNA and RNA
- 10. Building block of proteins
- 11. The rules by which DNA sequences are translated into proteins
- 14. DNA sequence where RNA polymerase binds to start transcription
- 16. Coding segment of RNA that remains after splicing
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