BIOCHEMISTRY

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  1. 3. _______ is the study of the chemical processes within living organisms
  2. 6. Fatty acids present in the body responsible for blockage of heart
  3. 8. Endocrine gland is often referred to as the "master gland"
  4. 10. Hormone that regulates water balance in the body
  5. 11. ______acids are the building blocks of proteins
  6. 12. The process by which plants convert light energy into electrical energy
  7. 14. Hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar levels
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  1. 1. Plant hormone that is involved in the regulation of apical dominance and lateral bud growth
  2. 2. The process by which glucose is stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles
  3. 4. The process by which plants convert nitrates into nitrogen gas
  4. 5. The process by which a protein's shape is altered, causing it to lose its function
  5. 7. The pigment responsible for the green color of plants
  6. 8. Endocrine gland that produces the hormone insulin
  7. 9. ________ hormone is produced by the pineal gland and helps regulate sleep-wake cycles
  8. 13. The carbohydrate storage molecule found in plants