This easy crossword puzzle helps kids in grades 3-5 learn about protein synthesis and DNA basics with common words and simple clues.
Cell Structures and Life Processes Challenge 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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Cell Structures and Life Processes Challenge
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- 1. Macromolecule made of amino acids
- 4. Process by which plants convert light into energy
- 5. Proteins that speed up biochemical reactions
- 7. Element essential for amino acids and nucleotides
- 9. Organism with a change in its DNA sequence
- 12. Process of cell division producing identical daughter cells
- 15. Variants of a gene found at the same locus
- 16. Study of interactions between organisms and environment
- 18. Prefix relating to green pigment in plants
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- 2. Fluid portion of blood carrying cells and nutrients
- 3. One of two or more alternative forms of a gene
- 6. Nerve cells transmitting signals throughout the body
- 8. Gel-like substance within a cell membrane
- 10. Structural unit of compact bone
- 11. Chemical messenger produced by glands
- 13. To adjust to environmental changes over time
- 14. Small specialized structure within a cell (abbreviation)
- 17. Non-cellular infectious agent requiring a host
- 19. Group of similar cells performing a specific function
- 20. Complete set of an organism’s DNA
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