carbohydrates crossoword

1. two monosaccharides linked together
4. simple sugar with the chemical formula C6H12O6
6. organic compounds with the same chemical formula but different atomic structures
9. compounds which provide the body with energy
10. carbohydrates- low in sugar and fat, but rich in fiber and other nutrients; should make up the majority of carbohydrates in a diet
11. medical condition caused by blood glucose levels not being regulated
13. process which breaks down disaccharides and polysaccharides; a water molecule is added to a compound to break the bond and form separate molecules
14. process through which plants use sunlight to create energy sources
16. hormone released by the pancreas which helps to regulate blood glucose levels
17. synthesis- the process through which disaccharides and polysaccharides are

2. cell wall of plants
3. simplest form of carbohydrates; a single unit of sugar
5. the pigment responsible for giving plants a green color
7. by the body
8. a compound forms a water molecule which is then extracted
12. molecules often made up of hundreds or thousands of Monosaccharides linked together
15. carbohydrates - sources of quick fixes for energy, including many monosaccharides and