Macromolecules of Life Crossword

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Across
  1. 5. the part of a DNA/RNA that acts to attach nucleotides in a long strand like ladder
  2. 9. a type of fatty acid that is straight in shape and has the maximum number of hydrogens bonded (unhealthy)
  3. 11. prefix that means "many"
  4. 12. a monomer that forms long chains before they fold into proteins
  5. 13. part of a DNA/RNA nucleotide that contains the coded chemicals A-T, C--G
  6. 14. suffix that means "sugar"
  7. 17. a type of lipid (fat) that forms cell membranes
  8. 18. a type of fatty acid that is curved in shape and has less hydrogens than other fatty acids (healthy)
Down
  1. 1. prefix that means "one"
  2. 2. rigid carbohydrate used to thicken gravy and also in ironing clothing
  3. 3. the scientific term for "fat"
  4. 4. a single carbohydrate monomer
  5. 5. a macromolecule that is made of amino acid chains and can perform functions for the body
  6. 6. a macromolecule that is a easy source of energy and is common in white foods
  7. 7. a monomer that forms DNA/RNA consisting of a Phosphosugar-Backbone and a base code
  8. 8. most common form of sugar (hint: photosynthesis)
  9. 10. the common term for "lipids"
  10. 15. the bond that holds amino acid chains together as they form proteins
  11. 16. a chain or group of carbohydrate monomers