Chemistry of Life
Across
- 4. molecules composed of many monomers; makes up macromolecules
- 8. type of nutrient that is the major source of energy for the body
- 9. substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction
- 10. force of attraction between different kinds of molecules
- 11. reactant of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction
- 12. monomer used to store genetic information and energy
- 14. protein catalyst that speeds up the rate of specific biological reactions
- 16. compound with an amino group on one end and a carboxyl group on the other end
- 17. needed by the body for growth and repair
Down
- 1. store and transmit hereditary or genetic information
- 2. process that changes, or transforms, one set of chemicals into another set of chemicals
- 3. energy that is needed to get a reaction started
- 5. weak attraction between a hydrogen atom and another atom
- 6. elements or compounds produced by a chemical reaction
- 7. elements or compounds that enter into a chemical reaction
- 8. attraction between molecules of the same substance
- 13. includes fats, oils, and waxes
- 15. small chemical unit that makes up a polymer