DNA terminology 1

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Across
  1. 3. DNA sequence that contains instructions for making proteins
  2. 5. DNA region where RNA polymerase binds to start transcription
  3. 6. proteins that DNA wraps around to allow packaging into chromosomes
  4. 9. feature of DNA consisting of two complementary strands
  5. 12. base-pairing rule where A pairs with T and C with G
  6. 14. basic unit of DNA made of sugar, phosphate, and base
  7. 16. shape of DNA found in prokaryotic cells
  8. 17. organelle containing its own small circular DNA
  9. 18. small circular DNA molecule in bacteria, separate from chromosome
Down
  1. 1. complete set of genetic material in an organism
  2. 2. nitrogenous base that pairs with cytosine in DNA
  3. 3. complex of DNA and proteins that forms chromosomes
  4. 4. weak attraction holding complementary bases together
  5. 7. non-coding section of DNA removed before translation
  6. 8. type of sugar found in DNA nucleotides
  7. 10. shape describing the twisted structure of DNA
  8. 11. segment of DNA that codes for a functional product (protein or RNA)
  9. 13. component of a nucleotide forming the backbone of DNA
  10. 15. section of DNA that codes for proteins and is expressed