Gage Erwin Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle

5. – A type of fat molecule used for long-term energy storage.
6. – The simplest form of sugar; basic building block of carbohydrates.
7. – The building blocks of proteins.
9. – A storage organelle that holds water, food, or waste.
10. – The substances formed after a chemical reaction.
13. – An organelle that processes, sorts, and ships proteins.
14. – A molecule, like DNA or RNA, that stores genetic information.
16. – A thin barrier that controls what enters and leaves a cell.
18. – A reaction that releases heat energy to its surroundings.
20. – The gel-like fluid inside the cell where organelles are found.
23. – A system of membranes that helps produce and transport proteins and lipids.
24. – The molecule an enzyme acts on during a chemical reaction.
26. – A long hydrocarbon chain that combines with glycerol to form lipids.
27. – A molecule that forms the backbone of many lipids.
28. – A sweet-tasting carbohydrate used for quick energy.

1. – A fat with at least one double bond; usually liquid at room temperature.
2. – The minimum energy needed to start a chemical reaction.
3. – A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in cells.
4. – A carbohydrate made of two monosaccharides linked together.
8. – A rigid layer outside plant cells that provides support.
11. – A fat with no double bonds between carbon atoms; solid at room temperature.
12. – The control center of a cell that holds DNA.
14. – The building block of nucleic acids, made of sugar, phosphate, and a base.
15. – The site of protein synthesis in cells.
17. – A reaction that absorbs heat energy from its surroundings.
19. – Plant organelle where photosynthesis occurs.
21. – Large biomolecules made of amino acids that build and repair body tissues.
22. – Tail-like structures that help a cell move.
25. – Molecules like sugars and starches used as a quick energy source.