Biology Crossword Puzzle
Across
- 2. – Combines with phosphate to form the DNA backbone.
- 6. Bases – The building blocks that pair in DNA/RNA (A, T, C, G, U).
- 8. Synthesis – The process of building proteins from genetic code.
- 10. – Having two of the same alleles (like AA or aa).
- 13. – A nitrogen base that pairs with thymine in DNA.
- 14. – Molecules that carry genetic instructions.
- 15. – The process of making RNA from DNA.
- 17. – Having two different alleles (like Aa).
- 18. – Types of genetic crosses that show inheritance patterns.
- 19. – A trait that only shows when two of the same gene are present.
Down
- 1. – The step in protein synthesis where RNA makes proteins.
- 3. – Changes in DNA that may affect traits.
- 4. Helix – The twisted ladder shape of DNA.
- 5. – A nitrogen base that pairs with guanine.
- 7. – A single unit of DNA or RNA made of sugar, phosphate, and a base.
- 8. – Part of the DNA backbone along with sugar.
- 9. – Type of base pairing like A with T or A with U.
- 11. – A nitrogen base found only in DNA.
- 12. – A trait that shows even if only one gene is present.
- 16. – A nitrogen base that pairs with cytosine.