DNA Structure, Processes, and Discovery Crossword

The two strands making up the double helix
running in opposite directions so they are said
be________.
What enzyme adds DNA primers (nucleotides) in the 5’-3’ direction, also proofreads the strand?
What enzyme removes the RNA primers and replaces them with DNA?
Start codon.
Name for the total haploid set of chromosomes in a gamete.
The sugar present in DNA.
A structure containing many genes and composed of tightly wound DNA.
The observable characteristics of an organism are called?
The segment of nitrogenous base that is larger and has a double ring structure.
The two people who proposed the structure of the DNA helix.
Type of mutation when a nucleotide base is switched for another.
Located on the 3' end of mRNA and protects the mRNA from degradation.
Non-coding region of a gene are called?
The strand of DNA that is continuously synthesized in the direction of the replication fork.
A change made in the DNA sequence is called?
The segment of nitrogenous base that is smaller and has a single ring structure.
Name of the disconnecting pieces in the lagging strand of DNA?
What enzyme makes RNA primers needed to begin replication?
What enzyme relieves stress during DNA replication?
What is composed of a phosphate, sugar, and
nitrogenous base?
What enzyme opens the DNA helix during replication?
What enzyme fixes mistakes made in the synthesis of a new DNA strand only?
What enzyme prevents rewinding during DNA replication?
The genetic characteristics of an organism are called?
What enzyme seals nicks in the DNA strand, and attaches 5' end of one fragment to 3' end of another?
A protein that speeds up a chemical reaction is called an ___________.
Where does transcription occur?
Where does translation occur?
Second step in transcription.
Who proposed the Wobble hypothesis?
Transports amino acids to ribosomes during translation.
Non-template strand of DNA.