This easy crossword puzzle helps kids in grades 3-5 learn about protein synthesis and DNA basics with common words and simple clues.
Mitosis and Meiosis Crossword Puzzle for Adults is a easy crossword puzzle with 17 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
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Mitosis and Meiosis Crossword Puzzle for Adults
An easy mitosis and meiosis crossword puzzle designed for adults and general learners. Covers key phases, chromosome behavior, and basic cell division terms.
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- 1. Phase when chromosomes move apart
- 2. Final phase of cell division
- 3. Organelle that houses chromosomes
- 7. Type of cell division that creates two identical cells
- 10. Cell with a full set of chromosomes
- 11. What cells do to reproduce
- 14. Basic unit of life
- 16. Genetic mixing event during meiosis (crossing over)
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- 4. Cell with half the usual number of chromosomes
- 5. Series of events that cells go through during division
- 6. Structures that carry genetic information
- 8. First phase of mitosis
- 9. Fibers that separate chromosomes during cell division
- 12. Cell division that reduces chromosome number by half
- 13. A stage in mitosis or meiosis
- 15. Short form often used for chromosome (not accepted here)
- 17. An identical copy of a cell or organism
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