Winter & Science Crossword Puzzle
Across
- 4. A nitrogen base that pairs with cytosine in DNA
- 7. The time when the new year begins
- 9. A nitrogen base that pairs with adenine in RNA
- 10. The enzyme that helps build a new DNA strand during replication
- 12. The enzyme that creates a primer to start DNA replication
- 13. The structure of DNA, resembling a twisted ladder
- 14. A celebration with friends and family
- 17. The enzyme that joins DNA fragments together during replication
- 19. The molecule that carries genetic information
- 21. Frozen water that falls from the sky in flakes
- 23. The enzyme that unwinds the DNA double helix during replication
- 26. The time when the new year begins
- 27. Frozen water, often found on ponds in winter
- 28. A segment of DNA that determines a trait
Down
- 1. A type of glove that covers the whole hand with one section for the thumb
- 2. A nitrogen base that pairs with guanine in DNA
- 3. The process of copying DNA before cell division
- 5. Bright lights in the sky to celebrate
- 6. A structure made of DNA that is tightly coiled up
- 8. The building block of DNA and RNA
- 10. A celebration with friends and family
- 11. A molecule that is single stranded an holds genetic info
- 15. A goal or promise made for the new year
- 16. A nitrogen base that pairs with adenine in DNA
- 18. A small vehicle used for sliding on snow
- 20. A nitrogen base that pairs with thymine in DNA
- 22. A piece of cloth worn around the neck for warmth
- 24. A place where you can make a fire to keep warm inside
- 25. A house made of ice blocks, often built by Inuit people