Biomolecules Crossword, Caleb Pait
Across
- 3. A single building block; one molecule
- 5. The monomer of nucleic acids
- 8. A biomolecule that is used for short-term energy
- 9. When an enzyme's shape slightly shifts to better fit the substrate
- 11. A biomolecule that is the foundation of hair skin and nails
- 13. A biomolecule that store genetic information and synthesizes proteins
- 15. Elements present in nucleic acids
- 16. The chemicals that are catalyzed by an enzyme
- 19. A protein that speeds up a chemical reaction
- 20. Elements present in lipids
- 21. A carbohydrate consisting of 3 or more monosaccharides
Down
- 1. When an enzyme's shape is changed due to suboptimal conditions
- 2. Many monomers joined together
- 4. The area on an enzyme where the substrate binds
- 6. The energy required to start a chemical reaction
- 7. The chemicals produced after a reaction
- 10. One cause of denaturation
- 12. A biomolecule used for long-term energy storage
- 14. Elements present in proteins
- 17. The monomer of proteins
- 18. A protein that helps red blood cells pick up oxygen