Chapter 8 Crossword - Drew Bradford

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Across
  1. 4. distinct cellular structure composed of DNA and protein
  2. 5. default position of a repressible gene is ON so its able to be turned off. Inhibits protein synthesis
  3. 7. Segment of DNA that controls transcription of structural gene. BINDS TO A REPRESSOR PROTEIN
  4. 11. the sum of all gene types - distinct genetic makeup
  5. 14. organelles of protein production in living organisms
  6. 15. study of inheritance, or heredity of living things
  7. 16. code for proteins
Down
  1. 1. segment of DNA where RNA polymerase initiates transcription
  2. 2. dsDNA used to synthesize an RNA molecule
  3. 3. mRNA is used to make protein
  4. 6. default position is OFF so can be turned on. Turns on gene expression
  5. 8. expression of the genotype creates traits (hair color etc.)
  6. 9. control gene expression
  7. 10. set of operator and promotor sites and the structural genes they control
  8. 12. groups of 3 nucleotides in mRNA that each encode for an amino acid added to a growing peptide chain
  9. 13. total sum of genetic material of a living organism or virus