Meg and the Macromolecules Crossword Activity

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Across
  1. 2. – A long molecule that has the instructions for how living things grow and work.
  2. 4. – Molecules that build and repair body parts like muscles and skin.
  3. 5. – A type of sugar that your body uses for energy.
  4. 7. – Big molecules that make up living things, like proteins and DNA.
  5. 10. – A thin layer that covers and protects cells.
  6. 11. (ribosomal RNA) – A helper molecule that helps ribosomes make proteins.
  7. 12. Acid – Molecules like DNA and RNA that store genetic information.
Down
  1. 1. – Something that doesn’t mix with water, like oil.
  2. 3. – A tiny part inside cells that makes proteins.
  3. 6. – A small part of the cell that breaks down waste and old cell parts.
  4. 8. – Fats and oils that store energy and help make cell parts.
  5. 9. – Sugars and starches that give your body energy.