EXTRA CREDIT Macromolecules Crossword

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  1. 7. A type of protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body
  2. 8. A large molecule made of many repeating monomers
  3. 9. A macromolecule used for long-term energy storage and insulation (fats and oils)
  4. 11. The monomer (building block) of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA
  5. 13. A small unit that joins together to form a larger molecule
  6. 14. A macromolecule made of sugars that provides quick energy for cells
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  1. 1. A molecule that combines with fatty acids to form fats
  2. 2. A macromolecule made of amino acids that builds and repairs body tissues
  3. 3. A molecule that helps make proteins using DNA instructions
  4. 4. A carbohydrate that makes up plant cell walls
  5. 5. acid The building block (monomer) of proteins
  6. 6. A simple sugar that cells use for immediate energy
  7. 10. A carbohydrate that plants use to store energy
  8. 12. acid A component of lipids that forms long chains used for energy storage
  9. 15. The molecule that stores genetic information in cells