Microbiology Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. The name of the most abundant element in the human body
  2. 5. A mineral component of bones and teeth
  3. 7. Artificial flavour enhancer commonly used in Chinese cooking
  4. 8. These micronutrients function as coenzymes
  5. 10. Excitotoxin which kills the neurons in the braincells by causing excessive influx of calcium ions triggering free radicals which kill the cells
  6. 12. A class of nutrients to which belong the minerals such as iron, cobalt, chromium, selenium, and all vitamins
Down
  1. 1. An Omega-3 fatty acid
  2. 2. An example of dietary fiber
  3. 4. These nutrients in the diet help in controlling Type 2 Diabetes by managing post-meal sugar spikes
  4. 6. The most concentrated source of energy
  5. 9. Storage polysaccharide found in potato and used as an anti-caking agent
  6. 11. Technical term for artificial sweeteners such as NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc.