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 Middle School is a medium crossword puzzle with 16 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 Middle School
Challenge your understanding of protein synthesis and DNA with this medium-difficulty crossword puzzle designed for grades 6-8. Includes key terms like transcription, translation, and codon.
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- 1. Change in the DNA sequence
- 2. DNA tightly coiled around proteins
- 4. Process of making protein from mRNA
- 6. Nucleic acid that helps make proteins
- 8. Type of base found in DNA and RNA
- 9. Segment of DNA that codes for protein
- 11. DNA sequence where RNA polymerase binds
- 15. Shape of the DNA molecule
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- 3. Process of making RNA from DNA
- 5. RNA that brings amino acids to ribosome
- 7. Building block of proteins
- 10. Molecule carrying genetic instructions
- 12. Chain of amino acids linked together
- 13. Cell structure where proteins are made
- 14. Three-nucleotide sequence in mRNA
- 16. Protein that speeds up chemical reactions
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