Biology Vocabulary Crossword

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  1. 2. A carbohydrate made of many monosaccharides linked together.
  2. 3. The gel-like substance inside a cell where organelles are located.
  3. 7. A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body.
  4. 10. A type of fat that contains no double bonds between carbon atoms, typically solid at room temperature.
  5. 14. The building blocks of proteins, used by the body for growth and repair.
  6. 16. An organelle that processes and packages proteins for export from the cell.
  7. 18. A simple carbohydrate that provides energy to cells.
  8. 19. An organelle in plant cells that converts sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.
  9. 20. The membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's genetic material.
  10. 25. A three-carbon molecule that combines with fatty acids to form lipids.
  11. 26. A carbohydrate made of two monosaccharides linked together.
  12. 27. A chemical reaction that absorbs energy, often resulting in a temperature drop.
  13. 28. The cellular structure that synthesizes proteins by translating mRNA.
  14. 29. The basic unit of nucleic acids, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a base.
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  1. 1. A type of organic molecule made of sugar molecules, providing energy to cells.
  2. 4. A large molecule made of amino acids that performs various functions in the body.
  3. 5. The protective barrier that surrounds a cell, controlling what enters and exits.
  4. 6. Whip-like structures that help some cells move.
  5. 8. The simplest form of sugar, serving as a building block for carbohydrates.
  6. 9. A chemical reaction that releases energy, often producing heat.
  7. 10. The substance on which an enzyme acts during a chemical reaction.
  8. 11. A storage sac within a cell that holds various substances, such as nutrients or waste
  9. 12. A type of fat that contains one or more double bonds between carbon atoms, usually liquid at room temperature.
  10. 13. The substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction.
  11. 15. A rigid outer layer that provides support and protection to plant cells.
  12. 17. A network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis.
  13. 21. A type of organic molecule that includes fats and oils, important for energy storage.
  14. 22. A molecule, such as DNA or RNA, that carries genetic information.
  15. 23. The minimum energy needed for a chemical reaction to occur.
  16. 24. A building block of lipids, consisting of long chains of carbon and hydrogen.