Molecular Genetics

4. A single strand consisting of a chain of nucleotide.
5. A macro-molecule composed of one or more polypeptide chains of amino acids.
10. ______ acids. Small subunits that are the building blocks of proteins.
11. A nucleotide sequence of DNA or RNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid.
12. The area of the cell outside of the nucleus and inside the cellular membrane.
13. ______ genome project. A US$3 billion dollar project to map the complete human genome.
15. A trait affected by two or more genes.
16. A specific order of amino acids that results in a macro-molecule, which contributes to proteins.
18. Segments of a gene that indicate specific amino acids used in the formation of a protein.
20. Transfer of genetic information carried by DNA to RNA.
22. Cell ________. Area in the centre of a cell set off from other parts by a nuclear membrane.

1. A gene that codes for the synthesis of specific polypeptides.
2. Synthesis of a chain of amino acids based on a message carried in RNA.
3. A double helix consisting of a chain of nucleotide that make up the chromosome.
6. Genes that control structural genes.
7. _______ RNA. Activates amino acids and brings them to the ribosome.
8. Small granules rich in RNA in the cytoplasm of the cell.
9. Totality of genes possessed by an organism.
14. Protein _______. The act of forming a protein using instructions embedded in DNA's nucleotide sequence.
17. A single gene that influences multiple phenotypic traits.
19. Segments of a gene that are located between exons.
21. _______ RNA. Is the link between genes and protein production sites.