Genetics

3. The structure of DNA, consisting of two strands wound around each other.
5. The type of RNA that carries amino acids to the ribosome for protein synthesis.
6. The type of RNA that, along with proteins, makes up the ribosome.
8. A three-nucleotide sequence on mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.
12. The process of building proteins based on the sequence of mRNA.
14. The enzyme that unwinds the DNA double helix during replication.
15. The type of RNA that carries the genetic message from the DNA to the ribosome.
17. The enzyme that synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides.
18. The cellular structure where protein synthesis occurs.
20. The basic building block of DNA and RNA consisting of a sugar, a phosphate, and a nitrogenous base.
21. The enzyme responsible for forming new copies of DNA.
23. A molecule composed of amino acids, essential for cellular functions.

1. A structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus, carrying genetic information.
2. A change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA.
4. The sugar found in a DNA nucleotide.
7. A three-nucleotide sequence on tRNA that pairs with the corresponding codon on mRNA.
9. The cellular location where DNA replication occurs.
10. A segment of DNA that codes for a protein.
11. The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.
13. The process of decoding mRNA to produce a polypeptide chain (protein).
16. One of the three components of a nucleotide.
19. The type of acid DNA and RNA are classified as.
22. The sugar found in an RNA nucleotide.