DNA, RNA, Protein Synthesis crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Genetics & DNA has 21 clues. Answers range from 3 to 16 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
the building blocks of all biological proteins
set of three bases
a nitrogen base that pairs with cytosine
type of macromolecule that is a nucleic acid
in DNA its place is taken by thymine
the "D" in DNA
type of sugar RNA is
messenger RNA, is a subtype of RNA
this pairs with adenine in double-stranded DNA
the first step of protein synthesis that changes DNA into RNA
the shape of DNA
a sphere-shaped structure within the cytoplasm of the cell that is composed of RNA and protein and is the site of protein synthesis
opposite of codon
process by which teh genetic code puts together proteins in the cell
a compound consisting of a nitrogen base, sugar and a phosphate group
this is paired with thymine in double-stranded DNA
the second step of protein synthesis that changes RNA into proteins
brings amino acids from cytoplasm to a ribosome
built from a large number of amino acids
contains uracil and is single-stranded
it is paired with guanine in double-stranded DNA
