This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Genetics & DNA has 22 clues. Answers range from 3 to 16 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Basic building block of DNA
The process where genetic information in DNA is copied to make mRNA
Scientist who obtained evidence for the shape of DNA through x-ray diffraction (Photo 51)
Cell part known as the protein-making machine (this is where translation happens)
Deoxyribonucleic acid
DNA to RNA to ______
Base found only in DNA but not RNA
The shape of DNA molecule
Codon for "start"
Weak type of bond between the bases in DNA
Group of three bases in DNA or RNA
Type of RNA that transports amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosome
Two scientists who took x-ray evidence without permission and got the nobel prize for "discovering" the structure of DNA
Sugar found in RNA
Sugar found in DNA
Base found only in RNA but not in DNA
Group of 3 bases on tRNA that matches up with codons on mRNA
Process of creating proteins
Building blocks that are connected together to make protein during translation
Name of amino acid coded by mRNA sequence "CCG" (hint: see codon wheel)
Name of amino acid coded by mRNA sequence "AGU"
Type of RNA that carries DNA's message out of the nucleus to be translated into protein