Across
- 2. Disease-causing microorganism
- 4. A specialized protein that acts as a catalyst
- 7. A small circular piece of extra-chromosomal bacterial DNA
- 10. Portion of DNA that codes for a protein
- 12. An artificial extension that replaces a missing body part
- 13. 1st step of protein synthesis; DNA to mRNA
- 15. White blood cell
- 17. A group of signs and symptoms that occur together and characterize a particular abnormality
- 18. Study of heredity and variation
- 19. Most common form of cell division
- 20. Compact molecules of DNA
Down
- 1. Type of nutrient that is the main source of energy
- 3. The monomers of proteins
- 5. Bolus moves down esophagus through rhythmic muscle contractions called…
- 6. Scientists who study diseases within populations of people
- 8. Medical term for heightened blood pressure
- 9. Rupturing of a cell’s wall/membrane
- 11. 4th stage of digestion; removal of wastes
- 14. Proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize antigen
- 16. A chemical that tiggers the release of dopamine, found in cigarettes