Gene Regulation

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Across
  1. 3. Duration it takes for a molecule to break down.
  2. 5. DNA sequences that increase the rate of gene transcription.
  3. 7. The complete deletion or inactivation of a gene from an organism’s genome.
  4. 10. Process of increasing the number of copies of a specific DNA sequence.
  5. 11. Process of adding an acetyl group to a molecule.
  6. 12. Process of removing introns from RNA.
  7. 13. Addition of a methyl group to DNA, often affecting gene expression.
  8. 14. Lipid molecules that act as hormones in the body.
Down
  1. 1. structures that prevent ribosomes from translating certain mRNA sequences.
  2. 2. Molecules that increase the activity of an enzyme or a gene.
  3. 4. Proteins that help regulate the transcription of genes.
  4. 6. Addition of a phosphate group to a protein or another molecule.
  5. 8. Changes in DNA sequences that increase that can lead to genetic diversity or disease.
  6. 9. Moving a segment of DNA from one location to another.