Biology Vocabulary Crossword

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