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 High 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 Crossword Puzzle for High School
Challenge your understanding of protein synthesis and DNA with this medium difficulty crossword designed for high school students. Includes key terms from transcription to translation.
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- 1. Chain of amino acids formed during protein synthesis
- 2. Building block of proteins
- 3. First codon in mRNA, signaling where to start translation
- 5. Process of building proteins from mRNA
- 7. Nucleic acid involved in protein synthesis
- 8. tRNA sequence complementary to mRNA codon
- 11. Three-nucleotide sequence in mRNA
- 13. Type of RNA that carries genetic code from DNA
- 14. Short chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds
- 16. Cell organelle where DNA is stored and transcription occurs
- 18. Shape of the DNA molecule
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- 4. Process of making RNA from DNA
- 6. RNA that transfers amino acids during protein synthesis
- 9. Molecule carrying genetic instructions
- 10. Signal in mRNA to end protein synthesis
- 12. Cell structure where proteins are made
- 15. Segment of DNA that codes for a protein
- 17. Change in DNA sequence that may affect proteins
- 19. Protein that speeds up chemical reactions
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