Genetics Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 3. 3-dimensional shape of DNA
  2. 6. Monomer of nucleic acids
  3. 7. Nitrogen base found only in RNA
  4. 8. Building block of proteins
  5. 11. Phase of cell cycle when DNA replication occurs
  6. 12. Process that creates 2 identical DNA molecules
  7. 13. Sections of DNA with instructions to make a certain protein
  8. 15. The sugar in DNA
  9. 16. Product of transcription
  10. 17. DNA cannot leave the ______
Down
  1. 1. Takes place in ribosomes
  2. 2. DNA contains instructions for making ______
  3. 4. Sequence of 3 mRNA bases that code for a specific amino acid
  4. 5. Changes in the DNA sequence
  5. 9. Type of bond between nitrogen bases
  6. 10. Human cells contain 23 pairs of _______________
  7. 14. Study of changes in gene expression
  8. 15. Double-stranded nucleic acid