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