This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry has 25 clues. Answers range from 3 to 15 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
class of nutrients that generally do not dissolve in water
first carbon of a fatty acid chain that has 3 H atoms attached
unsaturated fatty acids that have a trans double bond
lipid that has 3 fatty acids attached to a 3-carbon compound called glycerol
major phospholipid in food
attracts water
repels water
substance that helps water-soluable and water-insoluable compounds mix
water-soluable compound in lecithin
sterol in animal foods and precursor for steroid hormones, bile and vitamin D
enzymes that break down lipids
components of bile that enhance lipid digestion and absorption
lipid-rich particle that is surrounded by bile salts; transports lipids to absorptive cells
hormone that stimulates the gallbladder to release bile and pancreas to secrete digestive enzymes
water-soluable structure that transports lipids through the bloodstream
only minor digestion of fat takes place here
organ that produces bile
organ that secretes a mixture of enzymes into the small intestines
fat cells
long-term disease process in which plaques build up inside arterial walls
fixed bunch of clots
abnormally high blood pressure
thrombus that breaks free
common kitchen emulsifier
major risk factor for atherosclerosis