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 and DNA Crossword Puzzle for Middle School is a medium crossword puzzle with 19 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
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Protein Synthesis and DNA Crossword Puzzle for Middle School
Challenge your understanding of protein synthesis and DNA in this medium-difficulty crossword puzzle, perfect for students in grades 6-8. Covers key vocabulary from transcription to amino acids.
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Across
- 1. Process of copying DNA to RNA
- 2. Cell structure where proteins are made
- 3. Change in the DNA sequence
- 4. DNA tightly coiled around proteins
- 6. Type of DNA strand used to make RNA
- 10. Shape of DNA molecule
- 11. Protein that speeds up chemical reactions in cells
- 14. Single-stranded molecule involved in protein synthesis
- 15. RNA that carries amino acids to the ribosome
- 17. Three-nucleotide sequence that specifies an amino acid
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- 5. Chain of amino acids forming a protein
- 7. Basic unit of DNA and RNA
- 8. Non-coding segments removed from RNA
- 9. Part of the backbone of DNA and RNA
- 12. Segment of DNA that codes for a protein
- 13. Process of converting RNA into a protein
- 16. Molecule that carries genetic instructions
- 18. Segments of gene that code for proteins
- 19. Building blocks that link together to form proteins
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