Protein Crossword Puzzle

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Protein Crossword Puzzle

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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