Biology Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. A complex carbohydrate composed of multiple sugar units.
  2. 3. A branched form of starch composed of glucose units linked together.
  3. 5. Pertaining to the linkage between sugar molecules.
  4. 7. A linear arrangement of repeating units in a molecule.
  5. 9. A chemical element with the symbol H; a key component in various biological molecules.
  6. 11. A monosaccharide, commonly known as fruit sugar.
  7. 13. The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
  8. 14. A substance that triggers an immune response, often by producing antibodies.
  9. 16. A polysaccharide found in plants, serving as a storage form of energy.
  10. 18. The capacity to do work or produce heat, often derived from the metabolism of nutrients.
  11. 20. A linear form of starch composed of glucose units linked in a straight chain.
  12. 22. The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar unit.
  13. 24. A five-carbon monosaccharide, such as ribose.
  14. 26. A sugar molecule that forms the backbone of RNA.
Down
  1. 1. A polysaccharide that serves as a storage form of glucose in animals.
  2. 4. The chemical breakdown of a compound due to reaction with water.
  3. 5. A monosaccharide and a primary source of energy in living organisms.
  4. 6. Relating to the arrangement and organization of parts in a biological or chemical system.
  5. 8. The clumping together of particles or cells, typically due to the action of antibodies.
  6. 10. A type of secondary protein structure, referring to a sheet-like arrangement of polypeptide chains.
  7. 12. Long, thread-like structures, often referring to dietary components that promote digestive health.
  8. 15. A polysaccharide found in plant cell walls, composed of glucose units linked in a linear fashion.
  9. 17. A six-carbon monosaccharide, such as glucose.
  10. 19. A protein molecule with attached carbohydrate chains.
  11. 20. A type of secondary protein structure, referring to a helical arrangement of polypeptide chains.
  12. 21. The accumulation and retention of substances for future use.
  13. 23. A sugar molecule that forms the backbone of DNA.
  14. 25. The presence of side chains or offshoots in a molecular structure.