Protein Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• amino acids : large macromolecules called proteins are made up of these
• maintenance : proteins are needed for growth & _ of our cells and tissues
• replaced : proteins are continuously being repaired and _
• rapid : during periods of _ growth; our bodies require more
• legumes : a non-animal source of protein
• essential : amino acids can be either _ or non-essential
• antibodies : protect our bodies from invaders and respond to foreign particles
• chemical : these reactions are carried out by enzymes that speed up physiological processes
• messenger : proteins that communicated between cells
• actin : a structural protein involved in the motion of other cells
• gluts : a transport protein that carries sugar through the body
• pepsin : this enzyme breaks down proteins in the stomach