The Protein Crossword Puzzle

Complete this protein crossword puzzle and enter for a chance to win an Apple iPad Mini

We want to test your protein knowledge, so stretch your brain and complete this fun protein crossword puzzle we have created.

Once you complete the puzzle correctly, you will have a chance to fill out an entry form to win an Apple iPad Mini.

We will announce the winner of the sweepstakes on July 2nd, 2019. If you need some help, correct answers can be found on the bottom of this page. Good luck and have fun!

##____########### #_#_############# #_#_############# #_#_############# #_#_###_######### #_#_###_##_###### #___________##### #_#_###_##_###### #_#_###_##______# #_#_###_##_###### #_#______________ ###_#_####_###### #####_######_#### #_###_####_#_#### _________#_#_#### #_###_##______### #_###_##_#_###### #_###____#_###### ______##_######## #_############### _______########## 1. The largest and most diverse group of membrane receptors in eukaryotes. They are also known as 7 transmembrane. 6. OriGene's ___ human proteins are powered by TrueORF human cDNA clones and expressed in HEK293 cells. 7. It is the process that takes place in a living organism. 8. ___ of certain proteins or other substances may play a role in cancer development. 13. A molecule that binds to the active site of an enzyme. 15. This is a homogenate when cells are broken down by enzymes, inorganic chemicals, or physical means. 16. Protein ___ are peptide sequences genetically grafted onto a recombinant protein. 17. An enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of phosphate group from ATP to a specific substrate. 18. A molecule that triggers the immune system to induce the production of antibodies. 2. The process of extracting or isolating proteins or DNA from a complex mixture. 3. An unicellular organism that lacks membrane-bound nucleus, mitochondria, or other membrane-bound organelle. 4. This is the region of an antigen that is recognized by a specific antibody. 5. It is the process that takes place in a test tube, culture dish, or outside a living organism. 9. An organism whose cells have a nucleus enclosed within membranes. 10. Expression ___ is also called the "expression system" refers to where the expression of a gene or part of a gene takes place. 11. Protein structure is essential to protein ___. 12. An ___ is an analytical method to determine concentration or potency of a substance by its effect on living cells or tissues. 14. An immunological technique for the detection and quantification of a substance.

How to use

Keyboard arrows ← ↑ → ↓ to move between the cells in the four directions.
Tab key ⇥ to move to the next definition.
Spacebar to change the direction of the selected word.
Backspace key to delete the value of the cell and move to the previous one.
Delete key to delete the value of the cell without moving.
Click on a definition to go to the respective cells.

Terms and Conditions

NO PURCHASE OR OBLIGATION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THE 'PROTEIN CROSSWORD PUZZLE' SWEEPSTAKES FOR ALL CUSTOMERS.

The sweepstakes is organized and administered by OriGene Technologies, Inc. The sweepstakes is open to worldwide customers who are eighteen (18) years of age or older as of 5/28/19. The odds of winning the sweepstakes depend on the total number of eligible entries. Total approximate retail value: $420 Apple iPad Mini. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Sweepstakes begins at 12:00:00 AM Eastern Time {"ET") on 5/28/19, and ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on 6/30/19. This sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by Apple. Any questions or comments regarding the sweepstakes are to be directed to OriGene Technologies, Inc. 9620 Medical Center Dr. Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20850.

©2019 OriGene Technologies Inc. All trademarks are the property of OriGene Technologies and its subsidiaries unless otherwise specified. Apple® is a trademark of Apple Corporation.

Administrator

OriGene Technologies, Inc. 9620 Medical Center Drive, Suite 200 Rockville, MD 20850. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by Apple Corporation. You understand that you are providing your information to the Administrator. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding to the sweepstakes are to be directed to the Administrator.

Sweepstakes Timing

Sweepstakes begin at 12:00:00 AM Eastern Time ("ET") on 5/28/19, and ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on 6/30/19 ("Promotional Period").

To Enter

An eligible participant will automatically receive one (1) entry when he/she completes the crossword puzzle with all the correct answers during the promotional period. One entry per customer. Complete the crossword puzzle more than once will not increase the odd of winning. All entries become the property of OriGene and will not be acknowledged or returned. Incomplete puzzles not complying with these Official Rules are subject to disqualification, at the OriGene's sole discretion.

Determination of Winners

Potential winners will be selected in a random drawing on or about 7/1/19 from among all eligible entries received. The random drawing will be conducted by OriGene Technologies, Inc. OriGene's decisions are final and binding on matters relating to this sweepstakes. Potential winner will be notified by overnight or U.S. mail and/or telephone/email on or about 7/2/19. The potential prize winner will be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility/liability release, a publicity release where legal, and federal and state tax releases, and return these documents, properly executed, via fax, within 48-hours of notification and via U.S. mail within 5 days of date of issuance of notification. Non-compliance within this time frame and/or with these Official Rules; OriGene's inability to contact a potential winner within a reasonable time period; or prize or prize notification returned as undeliverable will result in such potential winner's disqualification and, at OriGene's discretion, the prize may be awarded to a potential alternate winner.

Conditions of participation

By entering, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules, including all eligibility requirements and the decisions of OriGene, which are final and binding. By accepting the prize, winner consents to the use of his/her name, image, likeness, photograph, voice, and biographical material for advertising, publicity, and promotional purposes by OriGene, including but not limited to, any online announcements, worldwide in perpetuity, without additional compensation, notification, or permission, except where prohibited by law. Entrants release and hold harmless OriGene from any claims, actions, injury, loss, or damage of any kind, including but not limited to, personal injury or death, resulting, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from participating in this sweepstakes or from the acceptance, possession, or use or misuse of the prize (including any travel/activity related thereto). This limitation of liability is a comprehensive limitation of liability that applies to all damages of any kind, including (without limitation) compensatory, direct, indirect, consequential or incidental damages; loss of data, income or profit; loss of damage to property; and claims of third parties. Entrants agree that OriGene have not made nor are in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation, or guarantee, statutory, express or implied (including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, title, and fitness for a particular purpose), in fact or in law, relative to the sweepstakes.

Disputes

Except where prohibited, all issues/questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation, and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrant and OriGene in connection with the sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Maryland, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of Maryland or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Maryland. Jurisdiction and venue shall be solely within the State of Maryland.

Arbitration

Except where prohibited by law, as a condition of participating in this sweepstakes, participant agrees that (1) any and all disputes and causes of action arising out of or connected with this sweepstakes, or any prize awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by final and binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") and held at the AAA regional office nearest the participant; (2) the Federal Arbitration Act shall govern the interpretation, enforcement and all proceedings at such arbitration; and (3) judgment upon such arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Under no circumstances will participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and participant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental or consequential damages, or any other damages, including attorneys' fees, other than participant's actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e., costs associated with participating in this sweepstakes), and participant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.

Winner's List

For the name of the winner, available after 7/2/19, mail a self-addressed stamped envelope by 7/9/19, to: Winner for OriGene Protein Sweepstakes, 9620 Medical Center Drive Suite 200 Rockville, MD 20850.

Consumer Disclosure

NO PURCHASE OR OBLIGATION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.No entrant has yet won. One (1) Prize: $420 an Apple iPad Mini. The actual odds of winning a prize depend upon the total number of eligible entries received. Entries must be received by 11:59:59 PM ET 6/30/19. See Official Rules above for complete details, including prize restrictions.