Macromolecules of Life Crossword

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