Chemistry Everyday for Everyone
Secondary School Chemistry
Amino Acid Wordsearch Terry L. Helser* Department of Chemistry, S.U.N.Y. College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY 13820-4015
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How many of the 100 or more known amino acids found in proteins are directly determined by the sequence of nucleic acid bases in DNA? Find the answer by solving the puzzle below. Circle each amino acid name you find, reading the letters in any direction. The phrase “amino acids” is already done as an example. Use the extra letters to fill in the blank sentence below. While success will not make you equal to the original discoverers, Watson and Crick, you will nevertheless receive a reward for your efforts. Good hunting! The answers to the Amino Acid Wordsearch are found on page 495.
Use the leftover letters to fill in the blanks below to make a statement about the amino acids.
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Answers to the Amino Acid Wordsearch on page 494 Chemistry Everyday for Everyone
