Biomolecule Crossword

relating to or derived from living matter
a molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer
a molecule that is produced by a living organism
any of the class of sugars (e.g., glucose) that cannot be hydrolyzed to give a simpler sugar
a carbohydrate (e.g. starch, cellulose, or glycogen) whose molecules consist of a number of sugar molecules bonded together
a molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer
a substance that has a molecular structure consisting chiefly or entirely of a large number of similar units bonded together, e.g., many synthetic organic materials used as plastics and resins
a simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl (—COOH) and an amino (—NH2) group
a compound consisting of a nucleoside linked to a phosphate group. Nucleotides form the basic structural unit of nucleic acids such as DNA
any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds that consist of large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids and are an essential part of all living organisms, especially as structural components of body tissues such as muscle, hair, collagen, etc., and as enzymes and antibodies
any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. They include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids
any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. They contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal body
a complex organic substance present in living cells, especially DNA or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides linked in a long chain
a substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction
deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material which is present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information
a sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, especially sugar cane and sugar beet, consisting essentially of sucrose, and used as a sweetener in food and drink
hen atoms bond together to form molecules, they share or give electrons. If the electrons are shared equally by the atoms, then there is no resulting charge
a lipid containing a phosphate group in its molecule, e.g., lecithin
a natural oily or greasy substance occurring in animal bodies, especially when deposited as a layer under the skin or around certain organs
relating to the poles of a cell, organ, or part
ften used in biological and medical research and commercially in the production of therapeutic proteins
take away or alter the natural qualities of
a variable (often denoted by x ) whose variation does not depend on that of another
a variable (often denoted by y ) whose value depends on that of another.
the action or process of observing something or someone carefully or in order to gain information
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
a method of procedure that has characterized natural science since the 17th century, consisting in systematic observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses
occurring continuously over a period of time
group in an experiment that receives the variable being tested