Biochemestry for Life Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• rna : molecules play many key roles in building of proteins and can act as enzymes
• protons : positive charge; found in nucleus of a cell, equal to number of protons
• monosscharides : simple sugars; (glucose, fructose, galactose)
• lipids : non-polar molecules; composed of glycerol and fatty acids. functions are energy storing when no carbs are available, cushion to vital organs, and insulation for the body. (triglycerides, phospholipids, wax, and steroids)
• disacharide : two monosaccharides joined together; (sucrose, lactose)
• hydrophobic : water fearing; part of lipid
• ionic bond : when one atom gives up an electron to another
• cellulose : straight chains; cant be digested by humans; helps with structure
• nucleic acid : a large and complex organic molecule that stores and transports info; its monomer is nucleotide
• composed of : 1 phosphate group, 5-c sugar, ring shaped n group (dna,rna)
• hydrophilic : water attracted
• neutrons : no charge; found in nucleus of a cell
• electrons : negative charge, found in electron cloud, equal to number of protons
• covalent bond : when 2 atoms share electrons
• amino acid : the monomers that make of proteins; sequence determines a protein shape and function; 20 of them (12 made in human body, 8 must be consumed)
• dna : contains genetic info for cell activities