Biogenic element crossword puzzle
Across
- 1. - Positively charged ion in biological systems
- 4. - Balance of charges in body fluids
- 7. - Role of zinc in immune system
- 8. - Process requiring calcium and phosphorus
- 10. - Maintenance of stable internal environment
- 12. - Maintenance of acid base equilibrium
- 14. - Passive transport using carrier proteins
- 16. - Structure controlling entry and exit of ions
- 17. - Element lacking metallic properties in biology
- 22. - Negatively charged ion in biological systems
- 23. - Substance that dissociates into ions in solution
- 27. - Transmission involving sodium and potassium
- 29. - Elements forming basic structure of living matter
- 30. - Regulation of fluid levels in body
- 32. - Movement of particles from high to low concentration
- 34. - Group including calcium and magnesium
- 35. - Fluid outside cells containing ions
- 37. - Internal fluid containing dissolved elements
- 38. - Electrical difference across cell membrane
- 39. - Function of elements in metabolism
- 41. - Formation of blood cells requiring iron
- 42. - Removal of excess elements from body
- 44. - Process requiring calcium ions
- 46. - Element necessary for normal function
- 47. - Process of forming ions from atoms
- 48. - Control of water and electrolyte balance
- 49. - Element required in very small quantities
- 50. - Combining capacity of an element
Down
- 2. - Harmful effect of excess elements
- 3. - Process supported by metal ions
- 5. - Availability of element for absorption
- 6. - Role of iodine in hormone production
- 7. - Fluid inside cells rich in potassium
- 9. - Maintenance of sodium and potassium levels
- 11. - Element required in large amounts in the body
- 13. - Group of elements like sodium and potassium
- 15. - Uptake of elements from digestive tract
- 18. - Charged metal atom involved in metabolism
- 19. - Lack of essential elements in body
- 20. - Inorganic substance required for body functions
- 21. - Function of iron in hemoglobin
- 24. - Membrane pump maintaining ion gradients
- 25. - Energy requiring movement across membranes
- 26. - Element essential for life processes
- 28. - Accumulation of elements in tissues
- 31. - Element present in minute quantities in organisms
- 33. - Control of element levels in body
- 36. - Function of selenium in protection
- 40. - Movement of elements in bloodstream
- 43. - Contraction involving calcium ions
- 45. - Metal ion required for enzyme activity