Across
- 2. mRNA is used to produce protein
- 5. Replication semi conservative process where each daughter DNA contains one original strand
- 6. uptake of free DNA by a competent cell
- 7. segment of DNA that controls transcription by binding repressor protein
- 9. groups of 3 nucleotides in mRNA that encode an amino acid
- 10. organism containing genes that originated in another organism
- 12. expression of the genotype creates traits
- 13. any change to the nucleotide sequence in the genome
- 14. the monomers of nucleic acids
- 15. the total sum of genetic material (DNA) of an organism or virus
- 17. the sum of all gene types - organism's genetic makeup
- 18. set of promoter, operator, and structural genes controlled together
- 19. protein that blocks transcription
Down
- 1. transfer of DNA through direct cell-to-cell contact
- 3. segment of DNA where RNA polymerase initiates transcription
- 4. transfer of DNA through a bacteriophage
- 8. DNA is used to synthesize RNA
- 11. distinct cellular structure composed of DNA & protein
- 16. extrachromosomal DNA in bacteria
