Macromolecules of Life Crossword

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