Chapter 18 Crossword; Gene Regulation

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Genetics & DNA has 13 clues. Answers range from 5 to 27 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

Description

This binds to the promoter region to help recruit RNA polymerase (three words)
This binds to upstream enhancer regions to increase rate of transcription
The amount of transcription that occurs when RNA polymerase binds to the promoter absent of any elements that facilitate transcription
Describes DNA elements that are far (1000s of BP away) from the initiation site
Transcription regulatory protein that couples activators and transcription factors. It does not bind directly to DNA.
Describes DNA elements that are neat the initiation site
This inhibits activation of transcription initiation
Mechanism by which 1600 transcription factors are able to differentially regulate 30000 genes (three words)
The type of bond that creates alpha helices and beta sheets in proteins
DNA binding domain composed of two alpha helices that binds to the major groove of DNA (three words)
Type of hormone that can freely diffuse through cell membranes and bind to internal transcription factors
DNA that is tightly packed around histones and is transcriptionally inactive
DNA that is loosely packed and transcriptionally active

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