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Across
  1. 3. The level of protein structure consisting of the unique sequence of amino acids.
  2. 4. A globular protein that acts as a biological catalyst.
  3. 5. Amino acids that cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from diet.
  4. 9. The three-dimensional folding of a protein due to interactions between R-groups.
  5. 10. The entire set of proteins expressed by a genome, cell, or organism.
  6. 12. A hormone protein that helps regulate blood glucose levels.
  7. 14. The level of protein structure featuring alpha helices and beta-pleated sheets.
  8. 15. The specific covalent bond formed between the amine group of one amino acid and the carboxyl group of another.
  9. 16. A fibrous structural protein found in connective tissues like skin and tendons.
Down
  1. 1. The process of synthesizing a polypeptide from an mRNA template at a ribosome.
  2. 2. A structural change in a protein that results in the loss of its biological function.
  3. 6. A long chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.
  4. 7. The variable side chain of an amino acid that determines its chemical properties.
  5. 8. Strong covalent bonds between sulfur-containing R-groups in tertiary structure.
  6. 11. The protein structure formed when two or more polypeptide chains join together.
  7. 13. The type of bond responsible for stabilizing secondary protein structures.
  8. 16. The specific three-dimensional shape of a protein molecule.