Across
- 1. two monosaccharides linked together
- 4. simple sugar with the chemical formula C6H12O6
- 6. organic compounds with the same chemical formula but different atomic structures
- 9. compounds which provide the body with energy
- 10. carbohydrates- low in sugar and fat, but rich in fiber and other nutrients; should make up the majority of carbohydrates in a diet
- 11. medical condition caused by blood glucose levels not being regulated
- 13. process which breaks down disaccharides and polysaccharides; a water molecule is added to a compound to break the bond and form separate molecules
- 14. process through which plants use sunlight to create energy sources
- 16. hormone released by the pancreas which helps to regulate blood glucose levels
- 17. synthesis- the process through which disaccharides and polysaccharides are
Down
- 2. cell wall of plants
- 3. simplest form of carbohydrates; a single unit of sugar
- 5. the pigment responsible for giving plants a green color
- 7. by the body
- 8. a compound forms a water molecule which is then extracted
- 12. molecules often made up of hundreds or thousands of Monosaccharides linked together
- 15. carbohydrates - sources of quick fixes for energy, including many monosaccharides and