Across
- 2. Molecules that are assembled into proteins at the ribosomes; monomers of proteins
- 5. Molecule that composes ribosomes to aid the process of trnaslation
- 6. Monomer of nucleic acid; made of 5-carbon sugar, phosphate group, and a nitrogen base
- 8. Technique used to create a DNA finger print ny seperating fragments of DNA molecules through an electrically charged field
- 9. Complete mapping of the 20000 genes found in the human genetic code
- 12. Makes up the internal structure of DNA and RNA
- 13. Ribonucleic acid
- 14. Occurs when a nucleotide is inserted or deleted in the coding region of a gene
- 16. Occurs when one base pair in the DNA sequence is replaced by another
- 18. Making mRNA from DNA
- 20. An organism with genes inserted from another organism
Down
- 1. 3 mRNA nucleotides in sequence to code for 1 amino acid
- 3. The form of DNA coiled and packed in the nucleus
- 4. Use of DNA to treat genetic disorders and diseases by replacing mutated genes with functional genes
- 7. Organic compound reponsible for cell specialization, gene expression, growth, and repair
- 10. Process of assembling amino acids into proteins
- 11. Test used to identify individuals
- 15. Deoxyribose nucleic acid
- 17. End product of transcription
- 19. Molecule that bonds with amino acids and transfers them to ribosomes