DNA Organization & Structure

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Across
  1. 1. Tightly packed DNA that cannot be easily accessed
  2. 4. Basic element of DNA strands; made of bases, a sugar group, and a phosphate group
  3. 7. Powerhouse of the cell
  4. 8. Carry genetic information; not present in mitochondrial DNA
  5. 10. Loosely packed DNA that is easily accessed to create new cells
Down
  1. 2. Location of the mitochondrial DNA
  2. 3. DNA becomes wrapped around this protein as DNA becomes packed into chromosomes
  3. 4. Compartment near the center of the cell that contains chromosomes
  4. 5. Structure of the mitochondrial DNA; has no ends
  5. 6. Structure of the nuclear DNA; has two ends
  6. 9. Shape of double-stranded DNA