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 Teachers 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 Teachers
Challenge your students with this medium-difficulty crossword focused on protein synthesis and DNA. Includes key terms like mRNA, codon, and ribosome, perfect for classroom use.
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- 1. Structure made of DNA and proteins that carries genetic info
- 2. Three bases on tRNA complementary to mRNA codon
- 3. Molecule that stores genetic information
- 5. Process of assembling proteins from RNA code
- 9. Cell structure where proteins are assembled
- 12. Protein that speeds up chemical reactions, like those in DNA replication
- 13. Type of RNA that carries the genetic code from DNA
- 15. RNA that brings amino acids to the ribosome
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- 4. Process of copying DNA into RNA
- 6. Single-stranded nucleic acid involved in protein synthesis
- 7. Three-nucleotide sequence that codes for an amino acid
- 8. Basic unit of DNA and RNA
- 10. Building block of proteins
- 11. The rules by which DNA sequences are translated into proteins
- 14. DNA sequence where RNA polymerase binds to start transcription
- 16. Coding segment of RNA that remains after splicing
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