Unit 3: DNA, Genes, Proteins

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Across
  1. 7. specific characteristic or an individual
  2. 8. an atom that can be found on the periodic table
  3. 10. organelle responsible for manufacturing proteins
  4. 13. made up of amino acids; many functions; building blocks of organisms
  5. 14. subunit of nucleic acid formed a simple sugar: ex A, T, C, G
  6. 16. inherited character that enhances an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in a particular environment.
  7. 18. basic structural and functional unit of all life
  8. 19. center of a cell or atom; manages cellular function; contains DNA
  9. 21. building blocks of proteins
  10. 22. microscopic, unicellular organism w/o a nucleus or other membrane bound organelles
Down
  1. 1. a group of individuals of the same species that live in the same area
  2. 2. regulation of organism's internal environment: results in sweating, shivering, etc.
  3. 3. meaning little organ; specialized cell structure that carries out specific functions; ex: mitochondria
  4. 4. rapid increase in numbers
  5. 5. meaning true nucleus; complex cell with membrane bound organelles
  6. 6. twisted ladder; shape of DNA
  7. 9. 5-carbon sugar molecule; phosphate backbone of DNA molecule
  8. 11. production of offspring
  9. 12. anything that has or once had characteristics of life
  10. 14. macromolecule that stores adn communicates genetic information
  11. 15. heredity changes in groups of living organisms overtime
  12. 17. nonliving factors in an organisms environment ex: soil, water, temperature
  13. 20. any living factor in an organisms environment