Metabolism Crossword

2. molecules that are the building blocks of proteins (no space)
3. the body system that takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide
6. the body’s use of molecules for energy and growth
7. the body system that transports molecules to and from all cells of the body
10. the body system that takes in food and breaks it down
11. a molecule that organisms can use to release energy, found in fruits, vegetables and grains

1. a molecule made of carbon and oxygen atoms
4. a type of energy storage molecule made of many glucose molecules connected together
5. a group of atoms joined together in a particular way
8. a molecule that organisms get from the air or water around them and use to release energy
9. a large molecule made of amino acids found in meats, dairy and beans