This easy crossword puzzle helps kids in grades 3-5 learn about protein synthesis and DNA basics with common words and simple clues.
Protein Synthesis Crossword Puzzle for Upper Elementary is a hard crossword puzzle with 20 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
Protein Synthesis Crossword Puzzle for Upper Elementary
Challenge your knowledge with this hard protein synthesis and DNA crossword puzzle designed for 3rd–5th graders. Explore advanced terms related to genetic coding and cell processes.
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- 1. Process of copying DNA into messenger RNA
- 2. Cell part where DNA is stored
- 3. Non-coding segment removed from RNA
- 8. Converting mRNA code into a protein
- 10. Shape of the DNA molecule known as a twisted ladder
- 12. DNA structure that carries genetic information
- 14. Cell organelle where proteins are assembled
- 16. Scientist known for base pairing rules in DNA
- 17. Three-base sequence on tRNA complementary to mRNA
- 19. Segment of DNA that codes for a protein
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- 4. Process of copying DNA before cell division
- 5. Three nucleotides on mRNA that correspond to one amino acid
- 6. RNA that carries the DNA code to the ribosome
- 7. Long chain of amino acids forming a protein
- 9. Short chain of amino acids linked during protein synthesis
- 11. Set of rules that translates nucleotide sequences into amino acids
- 13. Nucleic acid involved in protein synthesis, single stranded
- 15. Molecules that are the building blocks of proteins
- 18. Building block of DNA made of sugar, phosphate, and base
- 20. Term describing the spiral shape of DNA
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