Across
- 1. chains of molecules that do a variety of jobs for the cell, including build and repair cel
- 4. A short way of saying deoxyribonucleic acid. It is the recipe code found in cells for building each individual living thing.
- 5. The main molecule that cells are made of, although it is not considered a "macro"molecule
- 7. A part of your body that you might not have realized is made of protein! You may need to go to a salon or barber occasionally to get your preferred look!
- 8. and example of a food that is high in lipids; it is often used in cooking to grease pans, and add flavor. Often put on toast and popcorn.
- 9. The macromolecule that is broken down to create glucose; it is the main source of quick energy for the cell
- 12. chains of molecules that build DNA, providing the cell with instructions for growth, reproduction, and more
- 13. A source of protein that comes from animals; carnivores eat this
Down
- 2. Nucleic acids are large chains of these molecules.
- 3. This is another word for "jobs". In a cell, all proteins have special "jobs", or ______.
- 6. A large group of atoms & molecules joined together; cells have four basic types of these
- 9. The shortened word for the macromolecule that is made of sugars
- 10. If your cells do not have the right amount of water, they have a hard time maintaining balance of this. (Hint: it is one of the 6 Characteristics of Life from the beginning of the year)
- 11. Large molecules that do not dissolve in water; they are a protective waterproof layer around the cell