Biochemistry
Across
- 4. Organ that filters blood and produces urine
- 5. Organ that processes nutrients and detoxifies blood
- 8. Yellow pigment formed from red blood cell breakdown
- 10. Disease with high blood glucose levels
- 13. Main energy source in diet
- 14. Biological catalyst that speeds up reactions
- 15. Fat molecule used for energy storage
- 16. Hormone that lowers blood glucose
Down
- 1. Main sugar used by the body for energy
- 2. Protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen
- 3. All chemical reactions in the body
- 6. Nutrient needed for growth and repair
- 7. Building block of proteins
- 9. First step of glucose breakdown for energy
- 11. Gas needed for cellular respiration
- 12. Fluid produced by kidneys to remove waste