Biochemistry Crossword

3. water sticks to other water molecules.
7. what goes into a chemical reaction; on the left of arrow
8. proteins that catalyze chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy for the reaction to occur.
9. has a high pH (more than 7)
12. what is produced in a chemical reaction; on the right of the arrow
14. structural part, controls chemical reactions, transport and defense
15. solvent water dissolves most other polar substances like salt and sugar.
16. action when water is pulled upward against gravity inside the xylem of a plant stem.
17. quick energy source and part of plant cell walls
19. long term energy source, insulation, protection, and part of cell membrane

1. strong ______ bonds hold the H to the O inside one water molecule.
2. water has a high ___ __ ______ because it takes alot of heat to change phase from liquid to gas.
4. weak _____ bonds hold one water molecule to another
5. water molecules can float lightweight objects like a paper clip due to this property.
6. water sticks to glass or other materials.
10. acid genetic information that controls the cell
11. the place on an enzyme where the subtrate and enzyme connect
13. the property that means water can act like a magnet with + and - ends.
18. has a low pH (less than 7)