Biology Vocabulary Crossword

the basic unit of a chemical element.
a part or aspect of something abstract
a group of atoms bonded together
A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges
a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.
a weak bond between two molecules resulting from an electrostatic attraction between a proton in one molecule and an electronegative atom in the other.
the action or fact of forming a united whole.
the action or process of adhering to a surface or object.
a measure of acidity and alkalinity of a solution
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
a molecule containing a very large number of atoms
any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues
another term for sugar
any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.
a nutrient found in food
a simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl (—COOH) and an amino (—NH2) group.
a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.
a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction
A model for enzyme-substrate interaction
a complex organic substance present in living cells
the process of joining two molecules, or compounds, together following the removal of water.
the conversion of a vapor or gas to a liquid.