cells Crossword Puzzles

Cell Theory 2020-10-23

Cell Theory crossword puzzle
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  1. Made up of many cells.
  2. Eukaryotes have one and prokaryotes don't.
  3. Observed cork cells under microscope
  4. the genetic material in the nucleus of a cell.
  5. Discovered that plants were made of cells.
  6. What Van Leeuwenhoek called protists he saw.
  7. The tiny organs in the cell.
  8. Book published by Robert Hooke.
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  1. Made up of only one cell.
  2. The 3 ideas we know to be true about cells.
  3. Cell like bacteria that has no nucleus.
  4. The cell is the __________ unit of life.
  5. Concluded that animals were made of cells.
  6. Means little room in Latin
  7. All __________ things are made of cells.
  8. Eukaryotic cells are ______ than prokaryotic cells
  9. Cell with nucleus containing DNA.
  10. All cells come from cells that are _______.
  11. Discovered that cells come from other cells.

19 Clues: Made up of many cells. • Made up of only one cell. • Means little room in Latin • The tiny organs in the cell. • Book published by Robert Hooke. • Cell with nucleus containing DNA. • Observed cork cells under microscope • Cell like bacteria that has no nucleus. • The cell is the __________ unit of life. • All __________ things are made of cells. • ...

Tissues 2021-12-07

Tissues crossword puzzle
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  1. muscle responsible for movement
  2. tendons
  3. muscle found within the heart
  4. non-striated muscle
  5. single layer of rectangle shaped cells
  6. concentric circles
  7. multiple layers of flat cells
  8. illusion of multiple layers of rectangle shaped cells
  9. found within intervertebral discs
  10. contains fat cells
  11. fluid matrix
  12. has nerves running throughout
  13. multiple layers of rectangle shaped cells
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  1. looks almost glassy
  2. cells with the ability to stretch
  3. elastic fibers running throughout
  4. forms net of reticular fibers around organs
  5. single layer of flat cells
  6. single layer of cube shaped cells
  7. multiple layers of cube shaped cells
  8. loose connective tissue

21 Clues: tendons • fluid matrix • concentric circles • contains fat cells • looks almost glassy • non-striated muscle • loose connective tissue • single layer of flat cells • muscle found within the heart • multiple layers of flat cells • has nerves running throughout • muscle responsible for movement • cells with the ability to stretch • elastic fibers running throughout • ...

Cell Theory 2020-10-23

Cell Theory crossword puzzle
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  1. Made up of many cells.
  2. Eukaryotes have one and prokaryotes don't.
  3. Observed cork cells under microscope
  4. the genetic material in the nucleus of a cell.
  5. Discovered that plants were made of cells.
  6. What Van Leeuwenhoek called protists he saw.
  7. The tiny organs in the cell.
  8. Book published by Robert Hooke.
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  1. Made up of only one cell.
  2. The 3 ideas we know to be true about cells.
  3. Cell like bacteria that has no nucleus.
  4. The cell is the __________ unit of life.
  5. Concluded that animals were made of cells.
  6. Means little room in Latin
  7. All __________ things are made of cells.
  8. Eukaryotic cells are ______ than prokaryotic cells
  9. Cell with nucleus containing DNA.
  10. All cells come from cells that are _______.
  11. Discovered that cells come from other cells.

19 Clues: Made up of many cells. • Made up of only one cell. • Means little room in Latin • The tiny organs in the cell. • Book published by Robert Hooke. • Cell with nucleus containing DNA. • Observed cork cells under microscope • Cell like bacteria that has no nucleus. • The cell is the __________ unit of life. • All __________ things are made of cells. • ...

IMM Week 0-1 Crossword Puzzle Activity 2023-09-20

IMM Week 0-1 Crossword Puzzle Activity crossword puzzle
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  1. Drug treatments for HIV infection.
  2. A pore is formed in the pathogen membrane causing lysis.
  3. A repeating pattern on microbes recognized by receptors on immune cells.
  4. Helps differentiate immune cells from one another.
  5. An adhesion molecule with the acronym CAM.
  6. Very pro-inflammatory cytokine from macrophages and T cells.
  7. CD4 and CD8 lymphocytes from the thymus.
  8. These white blood cells contain multilobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules.
  9. These cell surface ligands bind lymphocytes and other leukocytes to certain cells.
  10. Presents the peptide antigens to T cells.
  11. HIV infection end-stage disease.
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  1. Autoimmune regulator. This factor leads to the transcription of many hundred tissue-specific genes by subpopulation of epithelial cells in the thymus.
  2. Natural killer cells use this mechanism to cause apoptosis to virus-infected or tumor cells.
  3. Presents antigen to T cell receptors on T cells via major histocompatibility complex.
  4. The name for the human major histocompatibility complex gene complex and proteins.
  5. Antigen-presenting cells that present antigens like MHC to T cells.
  6. A type of CD4+ T cell. Produce cytokines that activate macrophages. Promotes CD8+ responses against intracellular pathogens.
  7. CD8+ cells that target and kill virally infected and tumor cells using apoptosis.
  8. The receptor on immune and epithelial cells which finds and binds to microbes with PAMP.
  9. Known as T-helper cells. Helps with adapted immunity.
  10. Expressed on the surface of B cells.
  11. Activation differentiates these cells into cytotoxic T lymphocytes.
  12. Recognized by native antibodies or B cell receptors or an MHC presented peptide to T cell receptor.
  13. An infection with the acronym HIV.
  14. This is an immunoglobulin that plasma cells secrete

25 Clues: HIV infection end-stage disease. • Drug treatments for HIV infection. • An infection with the acronym HIV. • Expressed on the surface of B cells. • CD4 and CD8 lymphocytes from the thymus. • Presents the peptide antigens to T cells. • An adhesion molecule with the acronym CAM. • Helps differentiate immune cells from one another. • ...

Cells Cells and Cells 2021-12-02

Cells Cells and Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. powerhouse of the cell
  2. provides a structure for the cell
  3. protects the cell
  4. Can be smooth or rough; produces protein
  5. packages proteins and lipid molecules
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  1. gel like fluid inside the cell.
  2. stores waste in a cell
  3. serves as the site for protein synthesis
  4. protects the cells DNA
  5. turns light into photosynthesis

10 Clues: protects the cell • stores waste in a cell • powerhouse of the cell • protects the cells DNA • gel like fluid inside the cell. • turns light into photosynthesis • provides a structure for the cell • packages proteins and lipid molecules • serves as the site for protein synthesis • Can be smooth or rough; produces protein

Stem cell crossword 2022-10-20

Stem cell crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. when the body does not accept the use of stem cells (multiple words)
  2. someone who voluntarily gives their stem cells for scientific or medical use
  3. thing that makes up the body and organs and can be replaced by stem cells
  4. make up your blood
  5. 2nd most potent stem cell and can become any cell in the body
  6. stem cell that can become many types of cells but not all
  7. the types of cells that are undifferentiated
  8. name for the egg at the point when stem cells are taken
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  1. cells with specific traits
  2. researchers who study stem cells
  3. word for when cells transform to gain specific traits or capabilities
  4. only form of stem cell transplantation we have available for use
  5. when a stem cell has not become specialised
  6. least potent stem cell
  7. stem cells retrieved from fetus
  8. cancer that affects the blood and can be treated by stem cells
  9. morality and issues that make up experiments, research or possibly sourcing of stem cells in this case
  10. strongest stem cell
  11. the word for the treatment using stem cells (multiple words)
  12. random changes in DNA or cells

20 Clues: make up your blood • strongest stem cell • least potent stem cell • cells with specific traits • random changes in DNA or cells • stem cells retrieved from fetus • researchers who study stem cells • when a stem cell has not become specialised • the types of cells that are undifferentiated • name for the egg at the point when stem cells are taken • ...

Stem cell crossword 2022-10-20

Stem cell crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. thing that makes up the body and organs and can be replaced by stem cells
  2. the word for the treatment using stem cells (multiple words)
  3. researchers who study stem cells
  4. word for when cells transform to gain specific traits or capabilities
  5. name for the egg at the point when stem cells are taken
  6. the types of cells that are undifferentiated
  7. least potent stem cell
  8. someone who voluntarily gives their stem cells for scientific or medical use
  9. only form of stem cell transplantation we have available for use
  10. when a stem cell has not become specialised
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  1. stem cell that can become many types of cells but not all
  2. morality and issues that make up experiments, research or possibly sourcing of stem cells in this case
  3. strongest stem cell
  4. cells with specific traits
  5. make up your blood
  6. cancer that affects the blood and can be treated by stem cells
  7. random changes in DNA or cells
  8. 2nd most potent stem cell and can become any cell in the body
  9. when the body does not accept the use of stem cells (multiple words)
  10. stem cells retrieved from fetus

20 Clues: make up your blood • strongest stem cell • least potent stem cell • cells with specific traits • random changes in DNA or cells • stem cells retrieved from fetus • researchers who study stem cells • when a stem cell has not become specialised • the types of cells that are undifferentiated • name for the egg at the point when stem cells are taken • ...

Cell Review 2025-01-27

Cell Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Prokaryotic cells do not have a ____
  2. Plants, Fungi, Animals (including humans) are made of this type of cell
  3. True or false: ribosomes are found in all types of cells
  4. Organelles that create energy from sugar
  5. Reproduction that creates identical cells
  6. The size of prokaryotic cells is _____ than eukaryotic cells
  7. DNA in eukaryotic cells is coiled into ____
  8. Sugar is created from water, carbon dioxide, and ___
  9. Organelles that create proteins by reading DNA
  10. The jellylike filling of a cell
  11. Chloroplasts are only found in ____ cells
  12. Plant cells have ____ vacuoles than animals cells
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  1. Eukaryotic cells can unicellular or ____
  2. Yes or no: all cells have a cell membrane
  3. Extra materials are stored inside this organelle
  4. Organelles that create sugar
  5. DNA in a prokaryotic cell ____ in the cytoplasm
  6. Bacteria are this type of cell
  7. If a cell is placed into an environment that has a low concentration of water, the water will move ____
  8. All types of cells contain this
  9. Prokaryotic cells can have structures like flagella or pili for _____
  10. The process where water moves from an area of high to low concentration
  11. Prokaryotic cells are always made of one cell which is called ____

23 Clues: Organelles that create sugar • Bacteria are this type of cell • All types of cells contain this • The jellylike filling of a cell • Prokaryotic cells do not have a ____ • Eukaryotic cells can unicellular or ____ • Organelles that create energy from sugar • Yes or no: all cells have a cell membrane • Reproduction that creates identical cells • ...

ECDL Excel IP 2014-01-29

ECDL Excel IP crossword puzzle
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  1. Counts the number of cells that relate to a given condition
  2. =
  3. The symbol for divide
  4. Adds a range of cells together
  5. Parentheses
  6. A selection of cells
  7. Counts the amount of cells in a range with text and numerical data
  8. The symbol that subtracts one cell from another
  9. Returns the largest number in a range of cells
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  1. "" or quote marks
  2. Performs a logical function
  3. Counts the amount of cells in a range with numerical data
  4. The Symbol that adds to cells together
  5. Gives you the average of a range of cells
  6. <
  7. What you use in IF to separate the parts of the formula
  8. Counts the amount of cells in a range with no data in them
  9. >
  10. Rounds a number to a specified amount of decimal places
  11. What goes between two cells in a range of cells also known as a Range Operator
  12. Returns the smallest number in a range of cells
  13. The symbol for times

22 Clues: = • < • > • Parentheses • "" or quote marks • A selection of cells • The symbol for times • The symbol for divide • Performs a logical function • Adds a range of cells together • The Symbol that adds to cells together • Gives you the average of a range of cells • Returns the largest number in a range of cells • The symbol that subtracts one cell from another • ...

Immune System 2023-04-18

Immune System crossword puzzle
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  1. First phase of phagocytosis that releases chemicals to create inflammation to attract neutrophils
  2. Neutrophils, macrophages, and dendritic cells are part of this non-specific immunity
  3. When oxygen consumption increases causing enzymes to form that catalyze the creation of hydrogen peroxide which is toxic to antigens
  4. Stem cells base that neutrophils and macrophages come from
  5. B cells and T cells are part of this memory building immunity
  6. Secrete antibodies that bind specifically to an antigen
  7. Second phase of phagocytosis
  8. Fourth phase of phagocytosis
  9. Chemicals that stimulate and attract other immune cells
  10. Cells with a slower but long lived response that activates lymphocytes and trigger fever
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  1. Cells that secrete cytokines to help stimulate other immune cells
  2. First line of defense that is rich in enzymes and has a low pH to degrade bacteria
  3. First line of defense that sloughs old cells
  4. Third phase of phagocytosis where antigen is engulfed
  5. Stem cell base that B cells, T cells, and Natural Killer cells come from
  6. Cells considered part of either innate or acquired immunity that target virus-infected or abnormal cells and inject them with proteins to destroy them
  7. Cells that kill infected or abnormal cells with enzymes and toxins
  8. Antigen presenting cells that initiate acquired immune response by attaching to an antigen and presenting it to T cells
  9. First responders attracted by chemical signals that capture and destroy antigens

19 Clues: Second phase of phagocytosis • Fourth phase of phagocytosis • First line of defense that sloughs old cells • Third phase of phagocytosis where antigen is engulfed • Secrete antibodies that bind specifically to an antigen • Chemicals that stimulate and attract other immune cells • Stem cells base that neutrophils and macrophages come from • ...

Anatomy Crossword 2021-11-04

Anatomy Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. tissue, covers organs, lines body cavities, lines hollow organs
  2. organized groups and layers of cells
  3. cubed-shaped cells
  4. single layers of cells
  5. muscle tissue, muscle that shows no cross stripes under microscopic magnification
  6. muscle tissue, tissue composed of muscle cells containing neatly packed filaments
  7. cartilage cells
  8. rigid connective tissue
  9. tissue, composed of cells that have the special ability to shorten or contract in order to produce movement of the body parts
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  1. cartilage, dense network of elastic fibers
  2. tall elongated cells
  3. epithelial tissues that are composed of thin, flattened cells
  4. multiple layers of cells
  5. Connective tissue, holds and binds organs together
  6. has many collagenous fibers
  7. cells, large class of neural cells
  8. tissue, responsible for coordinating and controlling many body activities
  9. cartilage, fine collagenous in its extracellular matrix
  10. muscle tissue, specialized type of muscle tissue that forms the heart
  11. specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell

20 Clues: cartilage cells • cubed-shaped cells • tall elongated cells • single layers of cells • rigid connective tissue • multiple layers of cells • has many collagenous fibers • cells, large class of neural cells • organized groups and layers of cells • cartilage, dense network of elastic fibers • Connective tissue, holds and binds organs together • ...

Cell Theory and Structure 2017-05-02

Cell Theory and Structure crossword puzzle
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  1. clear jelly
  2. discovered the nucleus
  3. chemical that makes some plants green
  4. All __________things are made of cells.
  5. two or more types of tissue that do a job
  6. stated that cells come from existing cells
  7. developed a more powerful microscope and saw live cells
  8. a group of similar cells with a job
  9. basic unit of life
  10. powerhouse of the cell
  11. group of organs that live together
  12. skin around around a cell
  13. All life __________ take place in cells.
  14. control center
  15. a living thing
  16. concluded that all plants are made of cells
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  1. concluded that all animals are made of cells
  2. small structure that performs a job in a cell
  3. site of photosynthesis
  4. uses solar energy to make food
  5. coined the term "cell"
  6. process of mitochondrion
  7. set of 3 main ideas about cells
  8. cell walls are made of this
  9. New cells come from __________ cells.
  10. in plant cells only

26 Clues: clear jelly • control center • a living thing • basic unit of life • in plant cells only • discovered the nucleus • site of photosynthesis • coined the term "cell" • powerhouse of the cell • process of mitochondrion • skin around around a cell • cell walls are made of this • uses solar energy to make food • set of 3 main ideas about cells • group of organs that live together • ...

Immunology Acronyms 2023-09-21

Immunology Acronyms crossword puzzle
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  1. designation for a family of cell surface molecules involved in the presentation of peptide antigens to T cells
  2. CD8+ T cells with the effector function of targeting and killing virally infected cells and tumor cells by apoptosis
  3. acute phase protein that binds to phosphocholine, a constituent of certain bacteria, that can trigger Complement activation and acts as an opsonin
  4. a type of APC that presents antigen in the context of MHC to T cells
  5. adaptive immune responses in which there is a major role for effector T cells
  6. general designation of many of the different cytokines, chemical messengers secreted by immune cells that help in their communication with other cells
  7. a cell wall component of gram negative bacteria which can be bound by TLR-4 on macrophages and dendritic cells
  8. an immunoglobulin that is expressed on B cell surface
  9. repeating molecular patterns on microbes that are recognized by PRRs on immune cells
  10. large granular lymphocyte that serves as an innate effector cell by inducing apoptosis of target cells (virally infected cells or tumor cells)
  11. white blood cells with multi-lobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules
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  1. receptors on immune cells and epithelial cells that recognize and bind to PAMPs on microbes
  2. cells surface ligands for the leukocyte integrins; Critical in binding of lymphocytes and other leukocytes to certain cells
  3. large mononuclear phagocyte that takes residence in many different tissues and organs and contributes to innate immune responses and can act as an effector cell in adaptive immune responses
  4. multiple drug treatment for HIV infection
  5. transcription factor that helps activate the expression of many pro-inflammatory genes
  6. the Ag receptor on T cells
  7. end product of the Complement cascade that can kill pathogens directly by forming a pore in pathogen membrane leading to lysis
  8. a key transcription factor that is required to bind to the IL-2 promoter to cause IL-2 transcription
  9. thymus-derived lymphocyte that are comprised of two different subsets, CD4 T cells and CD8 T cells
  10. a cell that is able to present antigen via MHC molecules to T cell receptors on T cells
  11. name of MHC gene complex and proteins in humans
  12. family name for cytokines that help cells to resist viral infections; type 1 interferons include IFN-alpha and IFN-beta, as distinguished from IFN-gamma
  13. immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells
  14. sIg on B cells that binds Ag and transmits signal 1 to activate B cells

25 Clues: the Ag receptor on T cells • immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells • multiple drug treatment for HIV infection • name of MHC gene complex and proteins in humans • an immunoglobulin that is expressed on B cell surface • white blood cells with multi-lobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules • a type of APC that presents antigen in the context of MHC to T cells • ...

Blood Cells Crossword 2021-04-28

Blood Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. White blood cells
  2. fight disease by producing antibodies, destroying foreign cells.
  3. the number of these cells increase in the healing phase of inflammation.
  4. Platelets (clotting cells)
  5. foreign agent that stimulates the production of an antibody
  6. engulf and digest bacteria
  7. spins the blood so quickly that it separates
  8. are active and increased in number in allergic conditions such as asthma.
  9. substance that prevent blood clotting
  10. formation of blood cells
  11. destruction of red blood cells
  12. deficiency in the number of red blood cells
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  1. red blood cells; made in the bone marrow.
  2. formation of red blood cells
  3. large phagocytes
  4. Polymorphonuclear cells and are formed in the bone marrow.
  5. protein made by white blood cells in response to atigens in the blood
  6. major blood proteins
  7. Phagocytes
  8. an important protein in erythrocytes that carries oxygen through the bloodstream.

20 Clues: Phagocytes • large phagocytes • White blood cells • major blood proteins • formation of blood cells • Platelets (clotting cells) • engulf and digest bacteria • formation of red blood cells • destruction of red blood cells • substance that prevent blood clotting • red blood cells; made in the bone marrow. • deficiency in the number of red blood cells • ...

8.3 Observation and Discovery 2021-01-29

8.3 Observation and Discovery crossword puzzle
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  1. the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus
  2. breakdown of blood cells
  3. blockage of a vessel caused by a clot that has broken off from where it formed
  4. a mature red blood cell
  5. substance that causes the body to produce antibodies
  6. deficiency in the number of red blood cells
  7. increase in the number of white blood cells
  8. lymph cell
  9. deficiency in the number of platelets (clot cells)
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  1. condition characterized by large red blood cells
  2. formation of bone marrow
  3. normal-sized red blood cell
  4. process in which phagocytes destroy foreign microorganisms or cell debris
  5. presence of red blood cells of unequal size
  6. formation of blood cells
  7. excess of red blood cells
  8. condition characterized by red blood cells in a variety of shapes
  9. oval red blood cells
  10. condition characterized by small red blood cells
  11. breakdown of spleen tissue
  12. blood clot

21 Clues: blood clot • lymph cell • oval red blood cells • a mature red blood cell • formation of bone marrow • breakdown of blood cells • formation of blood cells • excess of red blood cells • breakdown of spleen tissue • normal-sized red blood cell • presence of red blood cells of unequal size • deficiency in the number of red blood cells • increase in the number of white blood cells • ...

The Immune System 2025-03-17

The Immune System crossword puzzle
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  1. Has unique binding areas to bind with antigens
  2. Where B cells mature
  3. Immune response that provides targeted protection
  4. Introduces pathogen to the immune system to build resistance
  5. Immune response that provides general protection
  6. Phagocyte that develops from a monocyte
  7. Where T cells mature
  8. The crucial ability to distinguish self from nonself
  9. Lymphocyte that recognize and attack infected cells using t cell receptors
  10. Lymphocytes that use perforins to destroy targeted cells
  11. T cells that secrete cytokines that activate B cells
  12. Disease causing organism
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  1. The most common type of white blood cell
  2. Also known as killer T cells and destroy cells with foreign antigens
  3. Cells that display foreign antigens to other cells
  4. Matures from B cells and produces antibodies
  5. releases histamine
  6. Protects the body against pathogens
  7. Lymphocyte the matures into plasma cell
  8. Cell with long cytoplasmic extensions and produces interferons

20 Clues: releases histamine • Where B cells mature • Where T cells mature • Disease causing organism • Protects the body against pathogens • Phagocyte that develops from a monocyte • Lymphocyte the matures into plasma cell • The most common type of white blood cell • Matures from B cells and produces antibodies • Has unique binding areas to bind with antigens • ...

Cells, Cells and more Cells 2020-04-15

Cells, Cells and more Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. the basic building blocks of life
  2. the liquid material within a cell
  3. a microscopic membrane of lipids and proteins
  4. the brain of the cell
  5. animal cells
  6. a particle with RNA and proteins found in cytoplasm
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  1. microscopic hairs
  2. an organelle in the cytoplasm of animal cells
  3. the "tail" of an animal cell
  4. the powerhouse of the cell
  5. plant cells
  6. gives plant cells green color

12 Clues: plant cells • animal cells • microscopic hairs • the brain of the cell • the powerhouse of the cell • the "tail" of an animal cell • gives plant cells green color • the basic building blocks of life • the liquid material within a cell • an organelle in the cytoplasm of animal cells • a microscopic membrane of lipids and proteins • ...

Mitosis vs Meiosis 2026-04-10

Mitosis vs Meiosis crossword puzzle
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  1. the female gamete
  2. mitosis goes through this many divisions
  3. mitosis produces two ________________________ daughter cells
  4. produced by living organisms from reproduction
  5. another word for body cells
  6. initial cell when sperm fertilizes the egg
  7. end result is 23 chromosomes
  8. meiosis produces four genetically _____________________ daughter cells
  9. the male gamete
  10. end result is 46 chromosomes
  11. mitosis is used for growth, development, and _______________________ of cells
  12. mitosis and meiosis produce _______________________________ cells
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  1. meiosis occurs in these types of cells
  2. meiosis goes through this many divisions
  3. creates genetic variation
  4. gametes contain half the number of _____________________
  5. mitosis occurs in these types of cells
  6. 1n cells
  7. meiosis is used to produce the _______________________ and the egg
  8. when sperm and egg combine to form a new cell
  9. 2n cells
  10. does not allow for genetic variation
  11. mitosis is why body cells _______________________, or make more

23 Clues: 1n cells • 2n cells • the male gamete • the female gamete • creates genetic variation • another word for body cells • end result is 23 chromosomes • end result is 46 chromosomes • does not allow for genetic variation • meiosis occurs in these types of cells • mitosis occurs in these types of cells • meiosis goes through this many divisions • mitosis goes through this many divisions • ...

Mitosis vs Meiosis 2026-03-03

Mitosis vs Meiosis crossword puzzle
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  1. the female gamete
  2. mitosis goes through this many divisions
  3. mitosis produces two ________________________ daughter cells
  4. produced by living organisms from reproduction
  5. another word for body cells
  6. initial cell when sperm fertilizes the egg
  7. end result is 23 chromosomes
  8. meiosis produces four genetically _____________________ daughter cells
  9. the male gamete
  10. end result is 46 chromosomes
  11. mitosis is used for growth, development, and _______________________ of cells
  12. mitosis and meiosis produce _______________________________ cells
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  1. meiosis occurs in these types of cells
  2. meiosis goes through this many divisions
  3. creates genetic variation
  4. gametes contain half the number of _____________________
  5. mitosis occurs in these types of cells
  6. 1n cells
  7. meiosis is used to produce the _______________________ and the egg
  8. when sperm and egg combine to form a new cell
  9. 2n cells
  10. does not allow for genetic variation
  11. mitosis is why body cells _______________________, or make more

23 Clues: 1n cells • 2n cells • the male gamete • the female gamete • creates genetic variation • another word for body cells • end result is 23 chromosomes • end result is 46 chromosomes • does not allow for genetic variation • meiosis occurs in these types of cells • mitosis occurs in these types of cells • meiosis goes through this many divisions • mitosis goes through this many divisions • ...

Cardiovascular System: Blood 2023-03-22

Cardiovascular System: Blood crossword puzzle
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  1. plasma proteins synthesized by liver
  2. located in between cells
  3. excessive belleding
  4. another name for white blood cells
  5. cells that develop from stem cells to become thrombocytes
  6. immature red blood cells
  7. chemical released by platelets that causes vasoconstriction
  8. the clear liquid part of blood
  9. a substance that prevents coagulation
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  1. inflammation of vein
  2. the largest white blood cell
  3. located within a cell
  4. name for cell eating
  5. amount of red blood cells in blood
  6. mature red blood cells
  7. ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial wall
  8. a condition where the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells
  9. cancer having to do with white blood cells
  10. the production of red blood cells
  11. hemoglobin carrying oxygen-bright red in color

20 Clues: excessive belleding • inflammation of vein • name for cell eating • located within a cell • mature red blood cells • located in between cells • immature red blood cells • the largest white blood cell • the clear liquid part of blood • the production of red blood cells • amount of red blood cells in blood • another name for white blood cells • plasma proteins synthesized by liver • ...

Photovoltaic Cells 2022-09-14

Photovoltaic Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. to bring in
  2. sorcery
  3. no moving parts
  4. addiction
  5. stand by
  6. guess
  7. bring up
  8. because
  9. continual; inexhaustible
  10. leave out
  11. clear; see-through
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  1. lives; occurs
  2. acceptable; logical
  3. something electricity can pass through
  4. substitute
  5. limitless
  6. dirty
  7. effective; productive
  8. show up
  9. hesitant; afraid
  10. border; limit
  11. sell or trade abroad
  12. get in
  13. of the sun

24 Clues: dirty • guess • get in • sorcery • show up • because • stand by • bring up • limitless • addiction • leave out • substitute • of the sun • to bring in • lives; occurs • border; limit • no moving parts • hesitant; afraid • clear; see-through • acceptable; logical • sell or trade abroad • effective; productive • continual; inexhaustible • something electricity can pass through

Cells Crossword 2022-12-07

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. I am made up of multiple cells
  2. I am what holds the organelles in place
  3. I am made up of multiple tissues
  4. I am the thin outer layer of a cell
  5. I am the outer rim of a plant cell
  6. I have lysosome and DO NOT have a cell wall or chloroplast
  7. I am the "brain" of the cell
  8. I make the proteins
  9. I discovered that all cells come from pre-existing cells
  10. I am made up of multiple organs
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  1. I store the energy and am known as the "powerhouse"
  2. I am the storage of a cell
  3. I have a cell wall, large central vacuole,and chloroplast
  4. I am a multicellular organism and am one of the main two cell types
  5. I transport proteins out of the cell
  6. I transport proteins inside the cell
  7. I am a tiny structure in a cell that carries out a specific function
  8. I take sunlight and turn it into food for plants
  9. I break down old parts for reuse "recycling center"
  10. I am the basic unit of structure

20 Clues: I make the proteins • I am the storage of a cell • I am the "brain" of the cell • I am made up of multiple cells • I am made up of multiple organs • I am made up of multiple tissues • I am the basic unit of structure • I am the outer rim of a plant cell • I am the thin outer layer of a cell • I transport proteins out of the cell • I transport proteins inside the cell • ...

Stem Cells 2022-12-10

Stem Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. relating to the heart and blood vessels.
  2. to transfer from one place to another
  3. they can divide into more stem cells or can become any type of cell in the body.
  4. sequence of events involved in the development of a species
  5. an animal organism in the early stages of growth
  6. the formation of blood cells in the living body
  7. a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
  8. Deoxyribonucleic acid
  9. A complex network of cells, tissues, organs, and the substances they make that helps the body fight infections and other diseases.
  10. a person with advanced knowledge of empirical fields
  11. the chemical element with the symbol O and atomic number 8.
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  1. a variety of imaging techniques, scientists view molecules in three dimensions to see how they are assembled, how they function, and how they interact.
  2. any harmful deviation from the normal structural or functional state of an organism
  3. an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.
  4. a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.
  5. the muscle at the center of your circulation system, pumping blood around your body as your heart beats.
  6. a constantly circulating fluid providing the body with nutrition, oxygen, and waste removal
  7. the science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
  8. a part of an organism that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function
  9. The activity, role, value or purpose of a part, activity, or trait of an organism.
  10. of an organism prior to birth or hatching

21 Clues: Deoxyribonucleic acid • to transfer from one place to another • relating to the heart and blood vessels. • of an organism prior to birth or hatching • the formation of blood cells in the living body • an animal organism in the early stages of growth • a person with advanced knowledge of empirical fields • an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form. • ...

Cells Puzzle 2022-10-06

Cells Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Carry out Protein Synthesis
  2. Wall only in plant cells
  3. Allows small molecules and ions to freely pass, or diffuse, into or out of the nucleus
  4. No-nucleus cell
  5. Regulating cell growth and movement as well as key signaling events
  6. medium for chemical reactions and keeps organelles in place; jelly-like
  7. Network of protein filaments snd tubules in the cytoplasm of living cells
  8. Semipermeable; keeps unwanted contents out of cell
  9. Stores DNA in cell; directs the cell
  10. Produces proteins for the rest of the cell to function
  11. Stores waste on its way out of the body
  12. Provides strength and protection to cell
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  1. Digestive system of cell; breaks down proteins, lipids, etc.
  2. Powerhouse of the cell
  3. keeps plants green; carry out photosynthesis
  4. Separates nucleus and cytoplasm; barrier for nucleus
  5. synthesizes lipids, phospholipids, plasma membrane, and steroids
  6. facilitating ribosome biogenesis
  7. Another word for cell membrane
  8. Cell with a nucleus
  9. In Rough Er and not in Smooth ER
  10. Big waste dump and reservoir for plant cells
  11. Only in animal cells; regulates cell motility
  12. Regulates cell motility, adhesion, and polarity in interphase
  13. Proteins from ER are sorted and transported to destinations in cell

25 Clues: No-nucleus cell • Cell with a nucleus • Powerhouse of the cell • Wall only in plant cells • Carry out Protein Synthesis • Another word for cell membrane • facilitating ribosome biogenesis • In Rough Er and not in Smooth ER • Stores DNA in cell; directs the cell • Stores waste on its way out of the body • Provides strength and protection to cell • ...

CELLS & MICROORGANISMS 2020-04-05

CELLS & MICROORGANISMS crossword puzzle
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  1. the powerhouse of the cell; creates energy
  2. having more than one cell
  3. a group of organs
  4. another word for microorganism; a tiny living thing
  5. controls what enters and exits the cell
  6. a group of cells
  7. simple organism that is neither a plant nor an animal
  8. a bacteria spread to people through raw meat or eggs
  9. a small part inside a cell that does a specific job
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  1. creates food for plant cells
  2. microscopic living organisms, usually one-celled, that can be found everywhere
  3. the jelly-like material that fills the cell
  4. stores water, food, and waste for the cell
  5. the brain of the cell; sends signals to other organelles
  6. simple plant-like organism
  7. helpful
  8. a tiny, infectious particle that lives inside of living organisms
  9. gives structure, support, and protection to plant cells
  10. having just one cell
  11. simple animal-like organism

20 Clues: helpful • a group of cells • a group of organs • having just one cell • having more than one cell • simple plant-like organism • simple animal-like organism • creates food for plant cells • controls what enters and exits the cell • the powerhouse of the cell; creates energy • stores water, food, and waste for the cell • the jelly-like material that fills the cell • ...

Everything Cells! 2019-11-19

Everything Cells! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. diffusion dealing only with water
  2. basic unit of structure and function for living things
  3. type of respiration that requires oxygen
  4. water-fearing
  5. "powerhouse of the cell" :(
  6. osmotic state where cell swells or bursts
  7. organelle where photosynthesis occurs
  8. stores temporary materiels in cells
  9. aka ATP
  10. opening found on plant leaves that allow gas exchange to occur
  11. modifies, sorts, and packages proteins
  12. controls what enters and exits the cell
  13. consumes its food for energy
  14. provides internal structural support for a cell
  15. assembles proteins using the instructions from DNA
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  1. specific lipid that makes up the plasma membrane
  2. where pyruvic acid is broken down in cellular respiration to release carbon dioxide
  3. type of metabolic process in the absence of oxygen
  4. water-loving
  5. autotrophs ability to convert inorganic molecules into organic molecules using light energy
  6. phase 2 of photosynthesis
  7. osmotic state where a cell is happy
  8. type of cellular transport that requires energy to move molecules against the concentration gradient
  9. process where energy stored in food in used to create ATP
  10. makes ribosomes
  11. aids in cell division
  12. light-absorbing molecule
  13. osmotic state where cell shrivels
  14. provides external structural support for plant cells

29 Clues: aka ATP • water-loving • water-fearing • makes ribosomes • aids in cell division • light-absorbing molecule • phase 2 of photosynthesis • "powerhouse of the cell" :( • consumes its food for energy • diffusion dealing only with water • osmotic state where cell shrivels • osmotic state where a cell is happy • stores temporary materiels in cells • organelle where photosynthesis occurs • ...

Cells & DNA 2021-01-18

Cells & DNA crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The inside parts of a cell such as the Golgi apparatus, nucleus, ribosomes, microtubules, and storage particles.
  2. A structure that appears during mitosis in animal cells.
  3. A unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
  4. A fluid-filled organelle that stores enzymes or metabolic wastes in a plant cell.
  5. An inherited feature or characteristic.
  6. An organelle that functions in the synthesis of proteins.
  7. The membranous covering of a cell secreted by the cytoplasm in growing plants.
  8. The living substance within a plant or animal cell excluding the nucleus.
  9. An organelle containing digestive enzymes, existing primarily in animal cells.
  10. A small, rounded body within the cell nucleus, functioning in ribosome manufacture.
  11. The gelatin-like aqueous fluid that bathes the organelles on the inside of the cell membrane.
  12. A genetic protein-like nucleic acid on plant and animal genes and chromosomes that controls inheritance. Each DNA molecule consists of two strands in the shape of a double helix.
  13. One of the four bases of DNA; it pairs only with adenine.
  14. Each strand of DNA is a linear arrangement of repeating similar units called nucleotides, which are each composed of one sugar, one phosphate, and a nitrogen base.
  15. A cell that contains genetic information or DNA in the nucleus like most organisms.
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  1. The transmission of genetic factors from parent to offspring.
  2. Organelles that are the site of aerobic respiration in eukaryotic cells.
  3. The simplest unit of inheritance. Physically, each gene is apparently a nucleic acid with a unique structure. It influences certain traits.
  4. The semipermeable membrane enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell.
  5. A network of long protein strands in the cytosol that helps maintain the shape and size of a eukaryotic cell.
  6. The ultimate functional unit of an organic structure, plant, or animal. It consists of a microscopic mass of protoplasm, which includes a nucleus surrounded by a membrane.
  7. A system of membranes in eukaryotic cells that modifies proteins for export by the cell.
  8. The brain of the cell. Houses DNA.
  9. Minute objects within plant cells, which contain the green pigment, chlorophyll.
  10. One of the four bases in DNA. It pairs only with thymine.
  11. One of the four bases of DNA; it pairs only with guanine.
  12. Body in the nucleus of the cell that carries the DNA
  13. One of the four bases of DNA; it pairs only with cytosine.

28 Clues: The brain of the cell. Houses DNA. • An inherited feature or characteristic. • Body in the nucleus of the cell that carries the DNA • A structure that appears during mitosis in animal cells. • An organelle that functions in the synthesis of proteins. • One of the four bases in DNA. It pairs only with thymine. • ...

PLANT CELLS 2021-09-07

PLANT CELLS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. It occupies around 30% of the cell’s volume in a mature plant cell.
  2. They are the double-membraned organelles found in the cytoplasm of all eukaryotic cells.
  3. They are found in non-photosynthetic tissues of plants. They are used for the storage of protein, lipid and starch.
  4. They are found in all eukaryotic cells which are involved in distributing synthesized macromolecules.
  5. It is an elongated organelle enclosed by phospholipid membrane. The chloroplast is shaped like a disc.
  6. It is the semi-permeable membrane that is present within the cell wall. It is composed of a thin layer of protein and fat.
  7. Are the transport cells in vascular plants. They help in the transport of water and minerals from the roots to the leaves and other parts of the plants.
  8. They are hard or rigid cells, which play a primary role in providing support to the plants when there is restraining growth in a plant due to lack of hardening agent in primary walls.
  9. The vital function of a nucleus is to store DNA or hereditary information required for cell division, metabolism and growth.
  10. They are the smallest membrane-bound organelles which comprise RNA and protein.
  11. Is the gel-like fluid inside the cell. It is the medium for chemical reaction. It provides a platform upon which other organelles can operate within the cell.
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  1. Referred to as the “traffic police” of the cell. They play a key role in sorting many of the cell's proteins and membrane constituents, and in directing them to their proper destinations.
  2. Needle-shaped crystals of calcium oxalate monohydrate or calcium carbonate as aragonite.
  3. They are the living cells of plants, which are involved in the production of leaves.
  4. Is the most conspicuous domain in the eukaryotic cell nucleus, whose main function is ribosomal RNA (rRNA) synthesis and ribosome biogenesis.
  5. They are necessary to store starch, to carry out the process of photosynthesis.
  6. Is a group of crystals of calcium oxalate, silicates, or carbonates present in plants, and are thought to be a defense against herbivory due to their toxicity.
  7. Are plastids or organelles responsible for the storage of starch granules.
  8. It is a rigid layer which is composed of cellulose, glycoproteins, lignin, pectin and hemicellulose.
  9. Are called suicidal bags as they hold digestive enzymes in an enclosed membrane.

20 Clues: It occupies around 30% of the cell’s volume in a mature plant cell. • Are plastids or organelles responsible for the storage of starch granules. • They are necessary to store starch, to carry out the process of photosynthesis. • They are the smallest membrane-bound organelles which comprise RNA and protein. • ...

Stem Cells 2021-10-26

Stem Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a mammalian blastula in which some differentiation of cells has occurred.
  2. tending to or characterized by regeneration.
  3. relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
  4. is a cancer of the blood-forming cells
  5. is the material that carries all the information about how a living thing will look and function.
  6. a red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals
  7. not different or differentiated.
  8. any of the distinct types of material of which animals or plants are made, consisting of specialized cells and their products.
  9. capable of giving rise to several different cell types
  10. the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, which is typically microscopic and consists of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane.
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  1. the manner in which someone behaves towards or deals with someone or something
  2. change in form or nature.
  3. relating to the heart and blood vessels.
  4. relating to or denoting the tissue responsible for producing lymphocytes and antibodies. This tissue occurs in the lymph nodes, thymus, tonsils, and spleen, and dispersed elsewhere in the body.
  5. obtained from the same individual
  6. a disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind.
  7. is the production of all of the cellular components of blood and blood plasma.
  8. a biochemical process, especially the synthesis of an enzyme
  9. a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific symptoms or that affects a specific location
  10. relieve (a person or animal) of the symptoms of a disease or condition.

20 Clues: change in form or nature. • not different or differentiated. • obtained from the same individual • is a cancer of the blood-forming cells • relating to the heart and blood vessels. • tending to or characterized by regeneration. • capable of giving rise to several different cell types • a disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind. • ...

Cells & Organelles 2021-11-11

Cells & Organelles crossword puzzle
Across
  1. _______ reticulum 2 types (smooth and rough)
  2. a membrane-bound organelle that stores most of our genetic information. Both DNA replication and RNA transcription happen inside
  3. a rod-shaped organelle that is considered the power generators of the cell.
  4. Tool used by scientist to observe small objects (such as cells)
  5. the places where proteins are synthesized in our cells.
  6. structure that has one or more specific jobs to perform in the cell
  7. an extra layer of structural support and protection outside the cell membrane of plant cells made up of cellulose.
  8. _____ cells lack a nucleus like bacteria and archaea.
  9. Cell _______ separates the interior of the cell from the outside space and protects the cell from its environment.
  10. the cells’ skeleton system.
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  1. _____ cells have a nucleus like plant and animal cells
  2. full of digestive enzymes and works like a recycling center in the cell, breaking down waste into usable raw materials
  3. serves as a storage space for plant cells
  4. a structure inside the nucleus.
  5. ______ cells contain organelles like cell walls, chloroplast, and vacuoles.
  6. Organelles that conduct photosynthesis and produce energy for the plant cells
  7. Cell ______ is the widely accepted belief that all living things are composed of individual
  8. deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms. Nearly every cell in a person's body has it within.
  9. _______ apparatus consists of several stacks of membrane-bound layers. It packages and transports protiens.
  10. The smallest unit of living things.
  11. along with the fact that all cells come from other cells.

21 Clues: the cells’ skeleton system. • a structure inside the nucleus. • The smallest unit of living things. • serves as a storage space for plant cells • _______ reticulum 2 types (smooth and rough) • _____ cells lack a nucleus like bacteria and archaea. • _____ cells have a nucleus like plant and animal cells • the places where proteins are synthesized in our cells. • ...

Cells & Organelles 2021-11-11

Cells & Organelles crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ______ cells contain organelles like cell walls, chloroplast, and vacuoles.
  2. Tool used by scientist to observe small objects (such as cells)
  3. _____ cells have a nucleus like plant and animal cells
  4. the cells’ skeleton system.
  5. deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms. Nearly every cell in a person's body has it within.
  6. a membrane-bound organelle that stores most of our genetic information. Both DNA replication and RNA transcription happen inside
  7. an extra layer of structural support and protection outside the cell membrane of plant cells made up of cellulose.
  8. Cell _______ separates the interior of the cell from the outside space and protects the cell from its environment.
  9. _____ cells lack a nucleus like bacteria and archaea.
  10. full of digestive enzymes and works like a recycling center in the cell, breaking down waste into usable raw materials
  11. _______ apparatus consists of several stacks of membrane-bound layers. It packages and transports protiens.
  12. serves as a storage space for plant cells
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  1. _______ reticulum 2 types (smooth and rough)
  2. a structure inside the nucleus.
  3. a rod-shaped organelle that is considered the power generators of the cell.
  4. Cell ______ is the widely accepted belief that all living things are composed of individual
  5. the places where proteins are synthesized in our cells.
  6. The smallest unit of living things.
  7. along with the fact that all cells come from other cells.
  8. structure that has one or more specific jobs to perform in the cell
  9. Organelles that conduct photosynthesis and produce energy for the plant cells

21 Clues: the cells’ skeleton system. • a structure inside the nucleus. • The smallest unit of living things. • serves as a storage space for plant cells • _______ reticulum 2 types (smooth and rough) • _____ cells lack a nucleus like bacteria and archaea. • _____ cells have a nucleus like plant and animal cells • the places where proteins are synthesized in our cells. • ...

Cells Vocab 2023-02-24

Cells Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. The process in which plants use sunlight to make their own food
  2. cells are the basic unit of all life
  3. The basic unit of all matter
  4. A collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body
  5. A group of similar cells that perform the same function
  6. Discovered Cells
  7. Maintaining internal stability and balance
  8. Living things made up of only one cell
  9. Pro- as a Greek root means _____
  10. The basic unit of all life
  11. widely accepted explanation of HOW & WHY a something happens
  12. This Greek root means color
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  1. First to observe living cells & unicellular organisms, "animalcules"
  2. A tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell
  3. Two or more atoms bonded together
  4. Organism made up of many cells
  5. The process of converting glucose (sugar) into energy for cells is _____ respiration
  6. Cells are the basic unit of plant life
  7. A group organized by rank
  8. Eu- as a Greek root means _____
  9. All cells come from pre-existing cells
  10. Any living thing
  11. A simple truth the tells WHAT will happen

23 Clues: Discovered Cells • Any living thing • A group organized by rank • The basic unit of all life • This Greek root means color • The basic unit of all matter • Organism made up of many cells • Eu- as a Greek root means _____ • Pro- as a Greek root means _____ • Two or more atoms bonded together • cells are the basic unit of all life • Cells are the basic unit of plant life • ...

Stem cells 2013-03-11

Stem cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ultimatley form the lining in the digestive stystem and resratory stuff with living stuf
  2. units of hereditrary information
  3. that forms when sperm fertillized a egg
  4. deffends against desiess and viruses and cacers
  5. microscoic ball like cells that form after teh zygote devieds several times
  6. the standard treatment replacing discased
  7. have litted potencial to multiplay and grow in to other types of tissue
  8. geces
  9. four
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  1. living life forms
  2. forms the core tissues of the body including bone,heart, and blood cells
  3. double stranded moleules that store geneticinformation
  4. an act process or instant
  5. the blastula of the mammalian embryo consist of an inercell mass
  6. person with paralyzed arms and legs
  7. of pertain characteristics by umbilicus
  8. pertaining or dealing with morals or principles of mortality
  9. an uborn child n the first eight weeks of growth
  10. is a loss of brain functions that occurs with certain
  11. a tube about 60 cm in leghth that gives the baby nutrition

20 Clues: four • geces • living life forms • an act process or instant • units of hereditrary information • person with paralyzed arms and legs • that forms when sperm fertillized a egg • of pertain characteristics by umbilicus • the standard treatment replacing discased • deffends against desiess and viruses and cacers • an uborn child n the first eight weeks of growth • ...

Cells Crossword 2014-05-21

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. cells has rigid cell walls
  2. membrane is the cell wall of a plant.
  3. Are found in plant cells only.
  4. reticulum packaging system.
  5. Has no nucleus.
  6. the abbreviation for this cell character.
  7. builds protein for the cell.
  8. found inside the nucleus.
  9. the purpose of the cell.
  10. helps the cell divide.
  11. Has a defined nucleus.
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  1. respiration creates cell energy.
  2. has two cell membranes.
  3. the nuclear envelope breaks down.
  4. Found in Eukaryotic cells and is used to help digest.
  5. the nucleus hold this within itself.
  6. DNA holds this pattern which determine who you are.
  7. bound by a single membrane
  8. Vacuole contains salts, sugars, amino acids and wastes.
  9. Is the brain of the cell.
  10. serves to modify and sort proteins

21 Clues: Has no nucleus. • helps the cell divide. • Has a defined nucleus. • has two cell membranes. • the purpose of the cell. • found inside the nucleus. • Is the brain of the cell. • cells has rigid cell walls • bound by a single membrane • reticulum packaging system. • builds protein for the cell. • Are found in plant cells only. • respiration creates cell energy. • ...

Inquiry, Cells 2014-05-06

Inquiry, Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Protist with pseudopods
  2. Data expressed in words
  3. Information you gather with your senses
  4. Thin flexible outer covering of cell
  5. Procedure designed to test a hypothesis
  6. Where photosynthesis takes place
  7. Represents normal conditions for the experiment
  8. Rigid structure found in plant cells
  9. Variable that is changed by the experimenter
  10. Physical expression of genes of an organism
  11. Process by which a cell breaks down sugar
  12. Small organelles that break down sugar
  13. Process by which a plant cell makes food using the Sun
  14. Possible answer to scientific question
  15. Process by which cells reproduce
  16. Organelle the cell uses for storage
  17. Smallest unit of life
  18. Data expressed in numbers
  19. Spiral bacteria
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  1. Cell structure that carries out life function
  2. Trait that is expressed only when two recessive alleles are present
  3. Diffusion of water through a membrane
  4. Single-celled organisms
  5. Series of organized steps that scientist use to guide their investigations
  6. Expected to change when the independent variable changes
  7. Round bacteria
  8. Working model of a technology that is being developed
  9. Explanation or interpretation based on observation and experience
  10. Movement of materials from high concentration to low concentration
  11. Pair of genes
  12. Uses two or more lenses to magnify small objects
  13. Identical conditions to those of the control group
  14. Tightly coiled structures that contain genetic information
  15. Protist with cilia
  16. Genes of an organism
  17. Gel-like fluid in the cell
  18. Passing of traits when parents pass their genetic information
  19. Rod-shaped bacteria
  20. Protist with a flagella

39 Clues: Pair of genes • Round bacteria • Spiral bacteria • Protist with cilia • Rod-shaped bacteria • Genes of an organism • Smallest unit of life • Single-celled organisms • Protist with pseudopods • Data expressed in words • Protist with a flagella • Data expressed in numbers • Gel-like fluid in the cell • Where photosynthesis takes place • Process by which cells reproduce • ...

Cells & Microscopes 2016-09-13

Cells & Microscopes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A neuron.
  2. A scientific theory which describes the properties of cells
  3. what is the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism?
  4. Who was the first person to invent the compound microscope?
  5. What the chloroplast does
  6. It provides energy for the cell
  7. The male reproductive cell
  8. Who came up with the term 'The Cell'
  9. Consists essentially of two or more double convex lenses
  10. A gauge which measures small distances or thicknesses between its two faces
  11. Where the cells chemical reactions occur
  12. Where photosynthesis occurs
  13. Where it holds the specimen slide
  14. It stores water and provides structure
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  1. It magnifies it ten times (10X)
  2. Something that is Pre(something)
  3. A cell that are found in the organisms within the Plant Kingdom
  4. It employs visible light to detect small objects
  5. Is any thin material that creates a partition
  6. The death of cells which occurs as a normal
  7. Magnifying the specimen to have a closer look
  8. Controls the inputs and outputs of the cell
  9. The most common blood cell
  10. The taking in of matter by a living cell
  11. One thousand-millionth of a metre
  12. A process where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells
  13. It provides structure
  14. What controls the cell's activities?

28 Clues: A neuron. • It provides structure • What the chloroplast does • The most common blood cell • The male reproductive cell • Where photosynthesis occurs • It magnifies it ten times (10X) • It provides energy for the cell • Something that is Pre(something) • One thousand-millionth of a metre • Where it holds the specimen slide • Who came up with the term 'The Cell' • ...

Cells Crossword 2018-02-19

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / the actual division into two cells
  2. / stage when sister chromatids are pulled to opposite sides of the cell
  3. / type of cellular transport that requires energy
  4. / organisms that are made of two or more cells
  5. / a process of cell division that results in two identical cells
  6. / individual sisters of a chromosome
  7. / organisms that are made of only one cell
  8. / mitosis has two main functions: growth and ________
  9. / the mitochondria is known as this
  10. / stage just before cytokinesis
  11. / stage when chromosomes line up at the center of the cell
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  1. / cell organelle that contains genetic information
  2. / term meaning the cell membranes allows only some substances to pass through the cell
  3. / "resting" state in the cell cycle
  4. / process in plant cells that produces glucose and oxygen
  5. / type of cellular transport that does not require energy
  6. / location where cellular respiration takes place
  7. / location that photosynthesis takes place
  8. / cell organelle that builds proteins
  9. / stage when chromosomes condense

20 Clues: / stage just before cytokinesis • / stage when chromosomes condense • / "resting" state in the cell cycle • / the actual division into two cells • / individual sisters of a chromosome • / the mitochondria is known as this • / cell organelle that builds proteins • / location that photosynthesis takes place • / organisms that are made of only one cell • ...

Cells Crossword 2018-02-19

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / a process of cell division that results in two identical cells
  2. / process in plant cells that produces glucose and oxygen
  3. / organisms that are made of only one cell
  4. / stage when sister chromatids are pulled to opposite sides of the cell
  5. / the mitochondria is known as this
  6. / cell organelle that contains genetic information
  7. / stage when chromosomes condense
  8. / stage when chromosomes line up at the center of the cell
  9. / type of cellular transport that requires energy
Down
  1. / the actual division into two cells
  2. / organisms that are made of two or more cells
  3. / mitosis has two main functions: growth and ________
  4. / term meaning the cell membranes allows only some substances to pass through the cell
  5. / location where cellular respiration takes place
  6. / cell organelle that builds proteins
  7. / "resting" state in the cell cycle
  8. / type of cellular transport that does not require energy
  9. / individual sisters of a chromosome
  10. / location that photosynthesis takes place
  11. / stage just before cytokinesis

20 Clues: / stage just before cytokinesis • / stage when chromosomes condense • / "resting" state in the cell cycle • / the actual division into two cells • / individual sisters of a chromosome • / the mitochondria is known as this • / cell organelle that builds proteins • / organisms that are made of only one cell • / location that photosynthesis takes place • ...

Blood Cells 2022-03-23

Blood Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. formation of platelets]
  2. immunity (produces anti-bodies)
  3. found within red blood cells
  4. red blood cell
  5. responds to allergic response
  6. formation of all blood cells
  7. lack of oxygen;dark red
  8. makes blood red/binding site of oxygen
  9. hormone that increase RBC production
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  1. formation of white blood cells
  2. white blood cell that defends RBC
  3. contains enzymes that aid attack
  4. formation of red blood cells
  5. Red blood cells live this long
  6. Protein that combines with 02
  7. plenty of oxygen; bright red
  8. found in tissues
  9. found in blood
  10. first WBC to the site of infection
  11. decrease in the oxygen carrying by RBC

20 Clues: red blood cell • found in blood • found in tissues • formation of platelets] • lack of oxygen;dark red • formation of red blood cells • plenty of oxygen; bright red • found within red blood cells • formation of all blood cells • Protein that combines with 02 • responds to allergic response • formation of white blood cells • Red blood cells live this long • ...

Biology - Cells 2023-08-21

Biology - Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Network of protein filaments that gives the cell its shape and assists in movement.
  2. Stores water, nutrients, and waste materials in plant cells.
  3. Assists in cell division and is part of the centrosome.
  4. A cell lacking a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
  5. Known as the "powerhouse" of the cell, it produces energy.
  6. Genetic material that contains instructions for cell functioning.
  7. A double membrane surrounding the nucleus, controlling the flow of materials.
  8. Contains enzymes that break down waste and cellular debris.
  9. Another name for the cell membrane, which separates the cell from its environment.
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  1. An extensive network of membranes involved in protein synthesis.
  2. Provides structural support and protection in plant cells.
  3. Found in plant cells, it's the site of photosynthesis.
  4. Modifies, packages, and transports proteins within the cell.
  5. A molecule involved in protein synthesis, among other functions.
  6. A cell with a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
  7. Tiny structures where proteins are assembled.
  8. A specialized structure within a cell that performs a specific function.
  9. The control center of the cell, containing genetic material.
  10. The gel-like substance that fills the cell and houses organelles.
  11. The outer boundary of the cell, regulating the passage of substances.

20 Clues: Tiny structures where proteins are assembled. • Found in plant cells, it's the site of photosynthesis. • Assists in cell division and is part of the centrosome. • A cell lacking a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. • A cell with a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. • Provides structural support and protection in plant cells. • ...

Plant Cells 2023-10-02

Plant Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the microscopic network of protein filaments and tubules in the cytoplasm of many living cells giving them shape and coherence
  2. a double layer that encloses the cell's nucleus where the chromosomes reside
  3. 8 the largest structure in the eukaryotic cells
  4. subcellular structures that has one or more specific jobs to perform in the cell
  5. small organelles found in the cytoplasm of plants, algae, and other photosynthetic organisms
  6. macromolecular machines found within all cells that perform biological protein synthesis
  7. a water-based solution that fills the interior of cells
  8. organelles in plant cells that convert light energy into chemical energy
  9. the powerhouse of the cell
  10. a cylindrical organelle composed mainly of a protein called tubulin
  11. is a thick, gel-like fluid that fills the inside of a cell
  12. cells that contain membrane-bound organelles
  13. specialized for carrying out oxidative reactions using molecular oxygen
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  1. a small structure within a cell, consisting of fluid enclosed by a lipid bilayer.
  2. Proteins made to be a part of a membrane, or to be secreted from the cell membrane out of the cell
  3. essential for the growth and development of the cell
  4. a structural layer that surrounds some types of cells located just outside the cell membrane intracellular vacuoles, 13 membrane-bound organelles found in the cytoplasmic matrix of a cell
  5. a small dense spherical structure in the nucleus of a cell during interphase
  6. composed of two lipid bilayers surround and encloses the nucleus's genetic material in eukaryotic cells
  7. packages proteins into membrane-bound vesicles inside the cell before the vesicles are sent to their destination
  8. the process where cells split
  9. an organelle in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells containing degradative enzymes enclosed in a membrane
  10. the cell's transport and protein-folding system with rough and smooth subunits
  11. 7 a double layer of phospholipid molecules that has proteins that provide structural support, form channels for passage of materials
  12. the basic building block of life

25 Clues: the powerhouse of the cell • the process where cells split • the basic building block of life • cells that contain membrane-bound organelles • 8 the largest structure in the eukaryotic cells • essential for the growth and development of the cell • a water-based solution that fills the interior of cells • is a thick, gel-like fluid that fills the inside of a cell • ...

Cells Review 2023-10-16

Cells Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an organism made of only one cell
  2. makes plants green/found in chloroplast
  3. tiny parts that help a cell function
  4. genetic material inside a cell
  5. jelly-like substance
  6. where photosynthesis occurs
  7. the smallest structural and functional unit of life
  8. made of many cells working together (ex: blood)
  9. any living thing
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  1. an organism made of more than one cell
  2. made of tissue working together (ex: stomach)
  3. "tail" structure that helps prokaryotic cells
  4. theory that Hooke and others created
  5. protects what enters/exits the cell
  6. single-celled organism with DNA in cytoplasm
  7. the smallest particle
  8. DNA found in the nucleus
  9. holds DNA and controls the rest of the cell
  10. made of many organs working together
  11. process of creating food for a plant
  12. gives plant cells shape
  13. packaging center that ships protein around the cell

22 Clues: any living thing • jelly-like substance • the smallest particle • gives plant cells shape • DNA found in the nucleus • where photosynthesis occurs • genetic material inside a cell • an organism made of only one cell • protects what enters/exits the cell • theory that Hooke and others created • tiny parts that help a cell function • made of many organs working together • ...

Cells Structures 2023-12-02

Cells Structures crossword puzzle
Across
  1. gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell
  2. membrane-bound cell orgsnelle that contains digestive enzymes
  3. he fluid present in the cell and is a constituent
  4. selectively permeable membrane
  5. small sac or cyst that contains fluid or gas
  6. animal cells are generally small and help sequester waste products
  7. small vesicles, single membrane-bound organelles found in the eukaryotic cells
  8. small dense spherical structure in the nucleus of a cell during interphase.
  9. network of membranes inside a cell through which proteins and other molecules move.
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  1. paired barrel-shaped organelles located in the cytoplasm of animals cells near the nuclear products
  2. hollow tubes made of alpha and beta tubulin
  3. subcellular structure that has one or more specific jobs to perform in the cell
  4. important part in the human immune system
  5. enclosed organelle within a cell that contains the chromosomes
  6. apparatus cell organelle that helos process or package proteins
  7. in all cells and separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment
  8. organelle located near the nucleus in the cytoplasm that divides and migrates to opposite poles
  9. membrane-bound cell organelles
  10. envelope of loose gel surrounding a bacterial cell which is associated with the virulence of pathogenic bacteria.
  11. intercellular structure made of both RNA and protein

20 Clues: selectively permeable membrane • membrane-bound cell organelles • important part in the human immune system • hollow tubes made of alpha and beta tubulin • small sac or cyst that contains fluid or gas • gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell • he fluid present in the cell and is a constituent • intercellular structure made of both RNA and protein • ...

Cells Vocabulary 2023-09-12

Cells Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Another system of membranous sacs
  2. A group of tissue with a specific job
  3. The liquid part of cytoplasm
  4. Two cylinders of microtubules that are situated in the cytoplasm
  5. A system of membranous tubes that moves molecules from one part of the cell to another
  6. A structure in the nucleus made of DNA and proteins
  7. The cell's outer layer
  8. The area that all the organelles reside in
  9. An organelle that's made of protein and RNA
  10. A hair-like structure that extends from the cell in long, but few groups
  11. An organism that lacks a membrane-bound nucleus and organelles
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  1. The double membrane that surrounds the nucleus
  2. A vesicle that comes from the Golgi Apparatus that has digestive enzymes
  3. The idea that all living organisms are made of cells
  4. A membrane made from two layers of phospholipids
  5. An organelle that transfers energy to the ATP
  6. A group of organs that work together
  7. A hollow tube made of tubulin
  8. A hair-like structure that extends from the cell in short, but large groups
  9. An organism that's made of one or more cells with a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
  10. Smallest unit of life
  11. The membrane-bound organelle that holds the DNA
  12. A network of thin tubes that crisscrosses the cytosol
  13. The denser area in the nucleus that's concentrated in DNA
  14. A group of cells with a specific function
  15. A long thread of actin that is linked end to end and wrapped around each other

26 Clues: Smallest unit of life • The cell's outer layer • The liquid part of cytoplasm • A hollow tube made of tubulin • Another system of membranous sacs • A group of organs that work together • A group of tissue with a specific job • A group of cells with a specific function • The area that all the organelles reside in • An organelle that's made of protein and RNA • ...

Cells Crossword 2024-02-10

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Provides the cell with protein
  2. Controls the cells function and holds DNA
  3. Cell that has a nucleus with a membrane
  4. Produce protein for the rest of the cell to function
  5. Jelly like substance that moves things throughout the cell
  6. Cells that have no nuclear membrane
  7. Supplies the cell with water
  8. When the nucleus divides to form two new cells “Cell division”
  9. Moves out waste products
  10. The largest organelle and reproduces ribosomes
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  1. Moves lipids from nucleus to membrane
  2. Gives the cell energy and and food molecules
  3. outside layer of the cell
  4. Mixture of DNA and proteins
  5. A group of organs working together
  6. Lets things in or out
  7. Packs up used protein and moves them out of the cell
  8. Contains chlorophyll which helps the plant make its own food
  9. Many systems working together
  10. Gives the cell support and structure
  11. A group of similar cells working together
  12. Different types of tissue that work together to perform a function

22 Clues: Lets things in or out • Moves out waste products • outside layer of the cell • Mixture of DNA and proteins • Supplies the cell with water • Many systems working together • Provides the cell with protein • A group of organs working together • Cells that have no nuclear membrane • Gives the cell support and structure • Moves lipids from nucleus to membrane • ...

Cells Crossword 2025-10-03

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A type of eukaryotic cell that has a cell wall and chloroplast.
  2. Transports proteins and lipids for the cell and has ribosomes attached to it.
  3. The process where water molecules move through a semi permeable cell membrane.
  4. Produced in the nucleolus
  5. A type of eukaryotic organism.
  6. Only found in a plant cell and is responsible for supplying energy to the cell.
  7. Acts like vacuum bags.
  8. This organelle in a cell is created in the nucleolus.
  9. The movement of particles across a cell membrane with the use of energy.
  10. Like a Security Guard.
  11. Can be bacteria or Archera.
  12. When the concentration of particles is the same on both sides of the cell membrane.
  13. Packages, modifies, and transports proteins and lipids
  14. Produces ATP for the cell.
  15. What ribosomes produce for the cell and helps support cell structures
  16. State of balance.
  17. Gets energy by consuming nutrients from their environment.
  18. The extra organelle that provides more support in a plant cell.
  19. What the mitochondria produces to give energy to the organelles to function.
  20. Is inside the nucleus and produces RNA.
  21. The power house of a cell
  22. Movement of particles across a cell membrane without the use of energy.
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  1. A group of cells working together for a specific function.
  2. A group of tissues working together for a specific function.
  3. A type a cell that can be multicellular or unicellular, an example is plants and animals.
  4. A group of organs and tissue working together for a specific function.
  5. Transports materials inside a cell (doesn't have ribosomes attached to it).
  6. Breaks down waste and worn-down cell parts
  7. Is a gel like fluid found all around the cell.
  8. When there are more particles of substance in one area than another area.
  9. Found in Both Cells (Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic) but found in different places.
  10. A type of prokaryotic cell
  11. The 3 key points of cell are called.
  12. Gets their energy from the sun.
  13. The process where energy is produced for a plant cell.
  14. Most eukaryotic cells are _____ but some are unicellular.
  15. A type lysosome that is found in plant cells.
  16. All prokaryotic cell are _______.
  17. Parts in a cell that have a specific role to keep the cell going.

39 Clues: State of balance. • Acts like vacuum bags. • Like a Security Guard. • Produced in the nucleolus • The power house of a cell • A type of prokaryotic cell • Produces ATP for the cell. • Can be bacteria or Archera. • A type of eukaryotic organism. • Gets their energy from the sun. • All prokaryotic cell are _______. • The 3 key points of cell are called. • ...

Cells Crossword 2024-04-11

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Strong outer layer of a cell
  2. Made of 1, 2, or a chain of sugar molecules
  3. Moving water Molecules through a membrane
  4. Reactions that convert energy in food into a usable form of energy
  5. Flimsy outer layer protecting the inside of a cell
  6. When glucose is broken down into smaller molecules
  7. Reaction cells use when low on oxygen to obtain energy
  8. Formed from long chains of nucleotides
  9. When a cell takes in a substance by surrounding it with membrane
  10. Structure containing cell DNA and controlling cell activity
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  1. Moving substance through the cell using the cell's energy
  2. Movement of substance through the wall of the cell without using energy from the cell
  3. Used by plant cells to obtain energy from light, water, and carbon dioxide in the chloroplast
  4. Formed when other molecules form together
  5. Movement of substance to a point of lower concentration from a point of higher concentration
  6. Long chains of amino acid
  7. Molecules passing through the cell using special substances
  8. Special proteins helping large molecules enter a cell
  9. This states that all living things are made of cells, which are the smallest unit of life, and all cells are made from existing cells
  10. Tiny organism in a cell with a specific job to help a cell
  11. Large molecule unable to dissolve in water
  12. Uses energy from the sun during photosynthesis to produce glucose and oxygen
  13. Liquid in a cell helping to protect and support parts of a cell
  14. When a cell releases its contents outside of the cell

24 Clues: Long chains of amino acid • Strong outer layer of a cell • Formed from long chains of nucleotides • Formed when other molecules form together • Moving water Molecules through a membrane • Large molecule unable to dissolve in water • Made of 1, 2, or a chain of sugar molecules • Flimsy outer layer protecting the inside of a cell • ...

Cells KS3 2025-05-22

Cells KS3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The movement of particles from high to low concentration.
  2. Green pigment found in chloroplasts.
  3. A type of white blood cell that fights pathogens with antibodies.
  4. Process by which cells make energy using oxygen.
  5. Type of cell found in animals.
  6. The name of the protein that carries oxygen.
  7. Stores water and nutrients in plant cells.
  8. Controls what enters and leaves the cell.
  9. The genetic code is made of this.
  10. Tiny cell parts with specific functions.
  11. A tail-like structure that helps sperm move.
  12. Cells that do not have a nucleus.
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  1. The small organelles that make proteins.
  2. Where all chemical reactions take-place inside cells.
  3. The basic unit of life.
  4. Type of cell that contains chloroplasts.
  5. Organelle where respiration happens.
  6. An instrument used to magnify cells.
  7. Organelle only found in plant cells for photosynthesis.
  8. A group of similar cells working together.
  9. The type of respiration that does not use oxygen.
  10. Organelle that contains genetic material.
  11. A microscope tool is used to do this to cells.
  12. The process of a cell dividing into two.
  13. A type of white blood cell that fights pathogens by consuming them..
  14. A single-celled organism.
  15. The outer boundary of a plant cell.
  16. Structure that gives plant cells their rigid structure.

28 Clues: The basic unit of life. • A single-celled organism. • Type of cell found in animals. • The genetic code is made of this. • Cells that do not have a nucleus. • The outer boundary of a plant cell. • Green pigment found in chloroplasts. • Organelle where respiration happens. • An instrument used to magnify cells. • The small organelles that make proteins. • ...

Cells project 2024-05-16

Cells project crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The powerhouse of the cell that creates chemical energy to power the cell
  2. This scientist was first to discover that all cells come from pre-existing
  3. One of the three parts of this is that all living things are made up of one more cells
  4. This type of cell has a rectangular shape
  5. This organelle acts as the roads of the cell and is used to transport materials
  6. This controls what enters and leaves in plant cells and gives support and structure to plant cells
  7. This scientist was the first to discover that all plants are made of cells as well. He also co-founded the cell theory
  8. This scientist was first to conclude that both plants and animals were made from cells
  9. This cell has a round shape
  10. This organelle produces Ribosomes in the cell
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  1. This used to capture sunlight and make food in plant cells
  2. This organelle packages and ships protiens throught the cell
  3. This is the filling that keeps the parts of the cell in place
  4. This orgenelle protects the cell like a wall
  5. This orgenelle produces proteins
  6. This is the organelle that is used to store materials
  7. This is the part of the cell that breaks down waste
  8. This scientist was the first to discover blood cells
  9. This scientist was the first person to ues the word cells these basic units of life
  10. This is the basic unit of life
  11. Controlls the cell and houses the cells genetic material

21 Clues: This cell has a round shape • This is the basic unit of life • This orgenelle produces proteins • This type of cell has a rectangular shape • This orgenelle protects the cell like a wall • This organelle produces Ribosomes in the cell • This is the part of the cell that breaks down waste • This scientist was the first to discover blood cells • ...

Cells Xword 2024-05-15

Cells Xword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Marker molecules that can be detected by antibodies
  2. Can lead to AIDS
  3. A form of immunity provided by the immune response of the body upon detection of a pathogen.
  4. The introduction of dead or inactive pathogens to stimulate an immune response to provide long term immunity.
  5. The response produced by the immune system when it encounters a pathogen for the first time.
  6. An organelle found in plants and algae that is the site of photosynthesis.
  7. A phospholipid bilayer studded with proteins that surrounds cells
  8. A whip-like structure found on bacterial cells that is used for cell movement.
  9. The passive diffusion of water molecules
  10. A circular loop of DNA found in the cytoplasm of bacterial cells.
  11. An organelle found in eukaryotic cells only
  12. A protein found in the blood that is produced by plasma cells which binds to antigens.
  13. A type of disease immunity that occurs when a large proportion of a population are vaccinated against a disease
  14. The clumping together of cells or particles caused by antibodies which assists phagocytosis.
  15. The ability to distinguish two different points in a specimen.
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  1. A form of immunity provided by the introduction of antibodies to a disease into the body.
  2. The response produced by the immune system when it recognises a pathogen that it has encountered before.
  3. The active movement of substances from a low concentration to a higher concentration
  4. The process of matching the antigens on an antigen presenting cells with the antigen receptors on B and T lymphocytes.
  5. A type of T cell in the immune system that stimulates cytotoxic T cells, B cells and phagocytes.
  6. The method of cell division used by prokaryotes
  7. The process where phagocytes engulf and destroy material.
  8. A method of membrane transport where two substances are both transported across a membrane at the same time.
  9. An organelle found in eukaryotic cells that is involved in the modification and packaging of proteins.

24 Clues: Can lead to AIDS • The passive diffusion of water molecules • An organelle found in eukaryotic cells only • The method of cell division used by prokaryotes • Marker molecules that can be detected by antibodies • The process where phagocytes engulf and destroy material. • The ability to distinguish two different points in a specimen. • ...

Blood Cells 2025-02-08

Blood Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Similar to 15 down, but benign and on a much lower scale
  2. Protein that oxidizes with iron in blood; is responsible for red color
  3. General term for all White Blood Cells
  4. Produces antibodies to destroy foreign cells; 18 across subtype
  5. Cells stain blue; 3 down subtype
  6. Total number of WBC types
  7. Strep throat, Tonsillitis, Rheumatic fever, sinus infections, bacterium
  8. WBC produced by lymph nodes and spleen
  9. Latin prefix for other term for 6 down
  10. Red Blood Cells
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  1. Cells stain red; 3 down subtype
  2. Destroys debris left behind by 4 down; 18 across subtype
  3. Type of WBC with dark staining granules in cytoplasm
  4. Phagocyte; 3 down subtype
  5. A decrease in the number of white blood cells, opposite to 7 across
  6. Clotting cells
  7. Abscesses, clusters, bacteria
  8. Place where RBCs are manufactured
  9. Process when a cell uses its plasma membrane to digest bacteria, or “eat” a large particle
  10. Cancerous condition caused by an abnormal increase in white blood cells

20 Clues: Clotting cells • Red Blood Cells • Phagocyte; 3 down subtype • Total number of WBC types • Abscesses, clusters, bacteria • Cells stain red; 3 down subtype • Cells stain blue; 3 down subtype • Place where RBCs are manufactured • General term for all White Blood Cells • WBC produced by lymph nodes and spleen • Latin prefix for other term for 6 down • ...

Cells Sam 2024-10-03

Cells Sam crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Energy
  2. Substances entering the cell with energy
  3. water movement, no energy
  4. Group of similar cells working together to do a job
  5. Multiple cells
  6. State of equal, same on both sides
  7. Group of organs working together to complete a job
  8. Easy movement, no energy
  9. Movement without energy
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  1. Connecting to substances that enter the cell
  2. Basic unit of life/ smallest life form
  3. Movement with energy
  4. Taking liquids into a cell with energy
  5. Diffusion
  6. The highest level of organization
  7. Things entering the cell with energy
  8. Two or more tissues working together to do a job
  9. Single cell
  10. From low to high concentration
  11. Things exiting the cell with energy

20 Clues: Energy • Diffusion • Single cell • Multiple cells • Movement with energy • Movement without energy • Easy movement, no energy • water movement, no energy • From low to high concentration • The highest level of organization • State of equal, same on both sides • Things exiting the cell with energy • Things entering the cell with energy • Basic unit of life/ smallest life form • ...

Cells Crossword 2025-10-31

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. "little organs" that perform specialized functions within a cell
  2. pumps made of ________________ are used in active transport to push molecules through the cell membrane
  3. the scientist credited with discovering cells
  4. the head of a phospholipid is ______________________
  5. mosaic term that describes the cell membrane's ability to be flexible and is made of many different parts
  6. the use of a protein channels to allow molecules to go through the cell membrane is called _________________ diffusion
  7. cell transport that requires energy
  8. the scientific technology that allowed for the discovery of cells
  9. converts the chemical energy in food into energy cells can use
  10. diffusion of water
  11. all _____________ things are made of cells
  12. cell membranes are made of a _____________________ bilayer
  13. cell transport that does not require energy
  14. makes proteins
  15. the "brain" of the cell; makes ribosomes
  16. membrane organelle that controls what goes in and out of the cell in all cells
  17. passive movement of molecules straight through the cell membrane
  18. active transport involving pushing large materials out
  19. photosynthesis happens in this organelle
  20. transport materials in the cell
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  1. new cells are produced from ______________ cells
  2. the smaller, less complex category of cell (ex: bacteria)
  3. cell membranes have selective ______________________
  4. the tails of a phospholipid are _____________________
  5. apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids to be used in the cell/organism
  6. active transport involving taking large materials in
  7. cells are the basic unit of ____________
  8. the larger, more complex category of cell (ex: plant, animal, fungi)
  9. reticulum there are two types, one has ribosomes on its surface and the other does not
  10. jelly-like substance in the cell
  11. the specimen that Hooke looked at and saw "tiny rooms"
  12. molecules like to move from high to low _________________________
  13. animals have many smaller versions of this organelle, plants have one large one
  14. breaks down waste and old organelles
  15. wall rigid organelle that helps protect certain types of cells

35 Clues: makes proteins • diffusion of water • transport materials in the cell • jelly-like substance in the cell • cell transport that requires energy • breaks down waste and old organelles • cells are the basic unit of ____________ • photosynthesis happens in this organelle • the "brain" of the cell; makes ribosomes • all _____________ things are made of cells • ...

Plant cells 2025-10-12

Plant cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The middle layer of a leaf where all the food-making happens.
  2. A plant with seeds in cones, not flowers or fruits.
  3. A bunch of similar cells working together for one purpose.
  4. Plants without those pipes, like moss.
  5. Mesophyll: The lower layer of the leaf with big air pockets for gas exchange.
  6. Plants that flower and keep their seeds inside a fruit.
  7. A living thing that has to eat other stuff to get energy.
  8. A waxy coat on leaves that keeps water from escaping.
  9. Tiny pores, mostly under leaves, for breathing and sweating.
  10. Epidermis: The bottom layer of the leaf, where you find all the stomata.
  11. Mesophyll: The packed-together cells right under the leaf's skin that do a lot of the work.
  12. The tiny transport tubes in a leaf for moving water and nutrients around.
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  1. That green stuff in plants that grabs energy from the sun.
  2. Equation: The recipe for photosynthesis: 6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂.
  3. Cells: Two cells that open and close the stomata, like a gatekeeper.
  4. Plants use sunlight to make their own food from water and carbon dioxide.
  5. A simple, nonvascular plant that uses spores instead of seeds.
  6. The tiny green factories inside plant cells where photosynthesis happens.
  7. An organism that makes its own grub, like a plant.
  8. Plants with special pipes for moving water and food.
  9. Epidermis: The top, clear skin of a leaf, it's just for protection.
  10. Spaces: The gaps in a leaf's spongey layer for gas to float around.

22 Clues: Plants without those pipes, like moss. • An organism that makes its own grub, like a plant. • A plant with seeds in cones, not flowers or fruits. • Plants with special pipes for moving water and food. • A waxy coat on leaves that keeps water from escaping. • Plants that flower and keep their seeds inside a fruit. • ...

Cells Extravaganza 2026-03-25

Cells Extravaganza crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The type of movement of molecules that is 'helped' by proteins
  2. Protein on the outside of a cell that is like a name tag
  3. If a person becomes dehydrated, their cells experience a ___ environment.
  4. The basic unit of the cell membrane, hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tails
  5. Surrounds plant cells (and some bacteria) providing structure and rigidity
  6. Protein that allows ions or other small molecules to cross a membrane
  7. The gel-like insides of a cell
  8. Type of cell that has membraned organelles and a nucleus
  9. All living cells use this to build proteins
  10. Gives cells structure, shape, and support, like bones for the cell
  11. Finger-like projections that help a cell to crawl
  12. The cell is the most basic unit of "____ & ____"
  13. When a cell is placed in a hypertonic (e.g. salty) environment, water ___ the cell.
  14. Small and non-polar molecules that sneak through a membrane do this
  15. Macromolecule that's created by ribosomes
  16. Organelle that stores liquids, wastes, etc. Can be very large in plants
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  1. In plants, uses energy from the sun to make food
  2. The type of movement of molecules that DOES require energy
  3. Tail-like structure that can help a cell move
  4. Stack-of-pancakes-looking organelle that packages and modifies proteins
  5. The type of movement of molecules that does NOT require energy
  6. Because membranes are thin and diffusion takes time, cells are limited in the ___ to which they can grow
  7. Type of cell that does NOT have membraned organelles or a nucleus
  8. Surrounds every cell, made of phospholipids and proteins
  9. All living things are made of one or more ____
  10. The pigment found in chloroplasts, makes plants green
  11. Transports proteins in eukaryotes, smooth or rough
  12. Provides the instructions for proteins
  13. Organelle containing digestive enzymes, pac-man!
  14. Structure inside a cell that helps it efficiently live and grow
  15. The diffusion of water specifically
  16. Cells ___ ___ other cells
  17. Provides eukaryotes with usable energy
  18. If a cell contains solutes but is placed in pure water, that cell experiences a ___ environment.
  19. As a cell grows its ___ grows much faster than its surface area
  20. When a cell is placed in a hypotonic (e.g. pure water) environment, water ___ the cell.
  21. This type of eukaryotic cell has lysosomes, but no chloroplasts, and often has an irregular shape
  22. Protects the DNA in eukaryotes
  23. Doctors give patients saline instead of pure water because this encourages a ___ environment for their cells
  24. This type of eukaryotic cell has a cell wall, rigid shape, and is often green

40 Clues: Cells ___ ___ other cells • The gel-like insides of a cell • Protects the DNA in eukaryotes • The diffusion of water specifically • Provides the instructions for proteins • Provides eukaryotes with usable energy • Macromolecule that's created by ribosomes • All living cells use this to build proteins • Tail-like structure that can help a cell move • ...

Science cells 2026-04-01

Science cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Organ(1 word)
  2. 1 cell (1 word)
  3. Specialised cell(2 words)
  4. Physical structure or twisted ladder(2 words)
  5. More than one cell(1 word)
  6. Receives proteins form ER(2 words)
  7. Hair root(2 words)
  8. Photosynthesis colour(1 word)
  9. This is semi-permeable and surrounds the cell (2 words)
  10. Transports molocules(2 words)
  11. Type of cell and has 4 main types
  12. Holds DNA(1 word)
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  1. Rigid protective layer(2 words)
  2. Invisible to the naked eye(1 word)
  3. Holds genetic material(1 word)
  4. Too small to be seen from eyes(1 word)
  5. Holds water(1 word)
  6. Eukaryote not plant, fungi or animal(1 word)
  7. Is small and on human body(1 word)
  8. Creates energy(1 word)
  9. Makes proteins(1 word)
  10. Type of cell and has two main types(1 word)
  11. Large enough to be seen by eyes(1 word)
  12. Jelly like(1 word)

24 Clues: Organ(1 word) • 1 cell (1 word) • Holds DNA(1 word) • Hair root(2 words) • Jelly like(1 word) • Holds water(1 word) • Creates energy(1 word) • Makes proteins(1 word) • Specialised cell(2 words) • More than one cell(1 word) • Photosynthesis colour(1 word) • Transports molocules(2 words) • Holds genetic material(1 word) • Rigid protective layer(2 words) • Type of cell and has 4 main types • ...

Microbiology Ch.16 2022-11-17

Microbiology Ch.16 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. T cells that kill target cells in an antigen-specific manner
  2. later interactions with the same foreign substance; faster and more effective due to "memory"
  3. amoeboid cells that roam connective tissue and engulf foreign particles and debris of dead cells.
  4. during development, T and B cells that recognize "self" antigens are deleted
  5. immunity or resistance to a specific pathogen
  6. the first manipulation of the adaptive immune system, injection of a weakened or mild form of a pathogen to produce immunity
  7. proteins (cytokines) that stimulate the growth of B and T lymphocytes
  8. specific immunity produced by B cells that produce antibodies that circulate in body fluids
  9. protein on T-cell that binds MHC-II
  10. antigens that can stimulate antibody production only with help from T helper cells
  11. destroys T cells that don't recognize self-molecules of MHC
  12. antibody function in which the action of a toxin or attachment of a pathogen is blocked
  13. immunoglobulin D
  14. serum fraction containing antibodies
  15. antibody attached to target cell cause destruction by macrophages, eosinophils, and natural killer cells
  16. cells manufactured in the bone marrow that create antibodies for isolating and destroying invading bacteria and viruses.
  17. a protein, released by killer cells of the immune system, that destroys targeted cells by creating lesions like pores in their membranes.
  18. an immune response in which the binding of antibodies to the surface of a microbe facilitates phagocytosis of the the microbe by a macrophage
  19. cells that develop from B cells and produce antibodies
  20. certain-shaped regions of an antigen molecule that stimulate immune responses
  21. genes encode molecules on the cell surface (these classes are like "name tags" so immune system can identify good/bad cells. these classes keep immune system in check so it doesn't go too crazy)
  22. clumping of microorganisms or blood cells, typically due to an antigen-antibody interaction.
  23. immune response that relies on T cells to destroy infected body cells
  24. T cells that are stimulated by antigen to provide signals that promote immune responses
  25. gland in the thoracic cavity above the heart where T lymphocytes mature.
  26. B lymphocytes that do not become plasma cells but remain dormant until reactivated by the same antigen.
  27. the portion of an antibody that binds to an antigen
  28. the study of antigen-antibody reactions
  29. blood serum that contains specific antibodies
  30. antigens produced by microbes that multiply inside the cells of the body
  31. control stem cells that develop into red and white blood cells
  32. collections of lymphatic tissue found in the submucosa of the small intestine
  33. attracted to an exact match
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  1. causes membrane attack complexes to form pores in the cell membrane
  2. chemical substance produced by certain cells that initiates, inhibits, increases, or decreases activity in other cells
  3. first time the immune system combats a particular foreign substance
  4. the relative amount of antibody in the serum
  5. transport microbial antigens from gut lumen to underlying lymphoid tissue
  6. foreign substances that trigger the attack of antibodies in the immune response.
  7. macrophages stimulated by ingesting Ag or by cytokines
  8. nonspecific immune cells that attack cells not presenting MHC molecules
  9. antigen that requires a TH cell to produce antibodies
  10. the principal APCs
  11. immunoglobulin M
  12. forms when antibodies bind to antigens
  13. an organ in chickens responsible for maturation of the immune system
  14. antiviral proteins secreted by T cells
  15. immunoglobulin E
  16. antigenic molecules select or bind to specific B or T lymphocytes, activating them; the B cells then differentiate into plasma cells and memory cells
  17. Tc cells that have been activated to destroy infected or foreign cells
  18. a potentially fatal immune reaction caused by highly elevated levels of various cytokines
  19. an attraction to
  20. specific immunity produced by T lymphocytes that recognize antigenic peptides processed by phagocytic cells
  21. immunoglobulin A
  22. dendritic cells, macrophages, B cells
  23. antigens too small to provoke immune responses; attach to carrier molecules
  24. regulate the immune response to avoid attacking "self"
  25. chemical secreted by blood vessel endothelium and monocytes during an immune response to attract phagocytes to an area
  26. small chemical unit that makes up a polymer
  27. proteins that attach to antigens, keeping them from harming the body
  28. molecules on T cells that recognize antigens
  29. programmed cell death, "a-po-tosis"
  30. cells created in the thymus that produce substances that attack infected cells in the body.
  31. immunoglobulin G
  32. protein on T-cell that binds MHC-I

65 Clues: immunoglobulin M • immunoglobulin D • immunoglobulin E • an attraction to • immunoglobulin A • immunoglobulin G • the principal APCs • attracted to an exact match • protein on T-cell that binds MHC-I • protein on T-cell that binds MHC-II • programmed cell death, "a-po-tosis" • serum fraction containing antibodies • dendritic cells, macrophages, B cells • ...

IPID Acronyms 2022-10-02

IPID Acronyms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells
  2. repeating molecular patterns on microbes that are recognized by PRRs on immune cells
  3. adaptive immune responses in which there is a major role for effector T cells
  4. transcription factor that helps activate the expression of many pro-inflammatory genes
  5. name of MHC gene complex and proteins in humans
  6. end product of the Complement cascade that can kill pathogens directly by forming a pore in pathogen membrane leading to lysis
  7. acute phase protein that binds to phosphocholine, a constituent of certain bacteria, that can trigger Complement activation and acts as an opsonin
  8. the Ag receptor on T cells
  9. a cell wall component of gram negative bacteria which can be bound by TLR-4 on macrophages and dendritic cells
  10. general designation of many of the different cytokines, chemical messengers secreted by immune cells that help in their communication with other cells
  11. Pattern recognition receptors: receptors on immune cells and epithelial cells that recognize and bind to PAMPs on microbes
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  1. a cytokine produced by macrophages and T cells that is highly pro-inflammatory
  2. a cell that is able to present antigen via MHC molecules to T cell receptors on T cells
  3. cells surface ligands for the leukocyte integrins; Critical in binding of lymphocytes and other leukocytes to certain cells
  4. family name for cytokines that help cells to resist viral infections
  5. large granular lymphocyte that serves as an innate effector cell by inducing apoptosis of target cells (virally infected cells or tumor cells)
  6. sIg on B cells that binds Ag and transmits signal 1 to activate B cells.
  7. multiple drug treatment for HIV infection
  8. a family of Pattern Recognition Receptors present on many leukocytes and epithelial cells that recognize PAMPs on pathogens and help initiate immune responses
  9. protein family to which antibodies and B-cell receptors belong

20 Clues: the Ag receptor on T cells • immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells • multiple drug treatment for HIV infection • name of MHC gene complex and proteins in humans • protein family to which antibodies and B-cell receptors belong • family name for cytokines that help cells to resist viral infections • ...

Regeneration and Stem Cells 2014-04-21

Regeneration and Stem Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Suckling stimulates hypothalamus which up-regulates oxytocin which in turn activates contraction of _____________ cells.
  2. Colonial animals that can regenerate and grow from clusters of blood cells aggregated on patches of epithelial cells.
  3. The intestinal stem cell produces all four types of cells found in the small intestine by the notch/delta mechanism with _____ cells expressing notch and secreting cells expressing delta.
  4. Expressed by differentiated cells in the villus keeping them out of the crypt.
  5. Large clusters of cells without cytokinesis.
  6. This normally quiescent cell type resides on the same side of the basement membrane as skeletal muscle cells, expresses a muscle cadherin, and produces myoblast progenitors after extensive exercise.
  7. An animal that can produce all cell types from three types of stem cells.
  8. Can produce one cell type.
  9. Epithelial stem cells have high _______ levels and low keratin levels.
  10. A difusable factor secreted by muscle that represses myoblast proliferation.
  11. Marks the ends of DNA chopped up by caspases reflecting cells undergoing apoptosis.
  12. The result of environmental or divisional asymmetry during stem cell self-renewal.
  13. Keratin is a marker for ______ as cells become more rigid and “skin-like”
  14. The process by which a precursor cell acquires its final specialized characteristics and stops dividing.
  15. Localized environment that maintains stem cells.
  16. A process that regulates growth, physiological adaptation, and regeneration.
  17. The use of vital dyes and labeled grafts to follow the progress of daughter cells.
  18. The ___ pathway works in conjunction with hedgehog to promote proliferation in the intestinal crypt.
  19. More differentiated epithial cells exhibit higher ______ levels and low integrin levels.
  20. These fibers increase in size in muscles as training is done while the number is unchanged.
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  1. Ability for cells to recover original form after injury.
  2. Visualization method that utilizes bromo-deoxyuridine to label newly synthesized DNA and cells passing through the S-phase.
  3. Three criteria: not terminally differentiated, capable of unlimited division, and is self-renewing.
  4. The sorting of cells based on measure of immunofluorescence (fluorescent-antibodies) and charge. Capable of determining amount of protein present in a sample.
  5. Movement of a cluster of cells to another region to observe the effect on cell proliferation.
  6. Region of intestine that collects nutrients through terminally differentiated cells.
  7. Region of intestinal epithelium in which cell proliferation occurs.
  8. Expressed by proliferative and Paneth cells to keep them within the crypt.
  9. Responsible for the production of both secretory epithelial and myoepithelial cells.
  10. Cells that divide a limited number of times and are progressing towards terminal differentiation (aka transit-amplifying cells).
  11. These cells increase in number in muscles as training is done.
  12. Cells near the basal lamina exhibit _____ levels of integrin; cells have tighter bonds through cadherin junctions.
  13. Growth factor responsible for mammary gland apoptosis, introduced after nine hours of no suckling.
  14. Can produce all embryonic/adult cells and extra-embryonic cell types.
  15. Differentiated cells present at the bottom of the intestinal crypt.
  16. Can produce a subset of related cell types.
  17. These transgenes can be used to drive multiple fluorescent protiens to allow lineage analysis
  18. Visualization method that uses antibodies to reveal the location of proteins in cells
  19. This cell type consists of secretory cells.
  20. Can produce all embryonic/adult cells.
  21. Is restricted to the villus and is activated by Wnt and hedgehog to inhibit the expression of both.

41 Clues: Can produce one cell type. • Can produce all embryonic/adult cells. • Can produce a subset of related cell types. • This cell type consists of secretory cells. • Large clusters of cells without cytokinesis. • Localized environment that maintains stem cells. • Ability for cells to recover original form after injury. • ...

Cells (2) 2020-07-12

Cells (2) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. fat cells ___ fat
  2. tissue made up of xylem and phloem cells
  3. the absence of a ___ in the red blood cell allows more haemoglobin to be packed into it
  4. ___ cells carry messages (nerve impulses) around the body
  5. guard cells change their shape to regulate the size of the ___ to reduce water loss from the plant
  6. white blood cells can change their ___ as they squeeze through narrow capillaries to take in and digest harmful bacteria
  7. the shape of the root hair cell increases the surface area to volume ratio of the cell so water and dissolved mineral salts can be absorbed at a ___ rate from the soil
  8. red blood cells transport ___ to all parts of body with the help of haemoglobin
  9. the red pigment in red blood cells which help in oxygen transport
  10. tissue that protects a plant against injury, prevents water loss and inner parts of plants from drying up
  11. cells that provide mechanical support for the plant
  12. system made up of the nose, trachea, bronchi, lungs responsible for the exchange of gases between the organism and surroundings
  13. animal organ responsible for blood circulation
  14. root hair cells absorb dissolved ___ salts and water from the soil
  15. plant organ responsible for absorbing water and dissolved minerals salts from soil and anchoring plant to the ground
  16. the process by which an unspecialized cell becomes specialized into one of the many cells that perform specific function e.g. heart, liver, or muscle cell
  17. the blood circulatory system made up of the heart, ___ and vein transports food substances, oxygen, excretory products etc around the body
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  1. tissue that is made up of layers of cells protecting structures beneath it or covering organ surfaces e.g. secreting digestive juices in inner lining of digestive tract
  2. flowers are plant organs responsible for ___
  3. these cells cause body movement through contraction and relaxation
  4. the heart is a ___ pump made up of epithelial, connective, muscle and nerve tissues
  5. ___ cells refer to different types of cells having different shapes and sizes and which perform different functions to keep the organism alive
  6. plant organ responsible for photosynthesis
  7. animal organ made up of epithelial, connective and nerve and controls various parts of the body
  8. a group of similar cells performing similar function
  9. root hair cells are long and narrow or ___
  10. ___ cells are involved in reproduction by fusing with egg cells
  11. the shape of a red blood cell is circular ___
  12. white blood cells ___ the body against infectious diseases
  13. tissue that supports and binds other tissues together
  14. different organs working together to do a particular job
  15. plant system made up of leaves, stem, roots for carrying water and minerals salts to different parts of the plant
  16. plant organ responsible for transport of water from roots to leaves, carrying food from leaves to other parts and giving support to the plant
  17. cells that carry food from green parts of plants e.g leaves to other parts of the plant
  18. the shape of the red blood cell ___ the surface area to volume ratio of the cell thus allows oxygen to diffuse in and out of the red blood cell at a faster rate
  19. guard cells control ___ exchange and water loss in a plant
  20. xylem cells carry water and dissolved mineral salts from the ___ to the stems and leaves
  21. specialised structure made up of different types of tissues working together to carry out complex functions

38 Clues: fat cells ___ fat • tissue made up of xylem and phloem cells • plant organ responsible for photosynthesis • root hair cells are long and narrow or ___ • flowers are plant organs responsible for ___ • the shape of a red blood cell is circular ___ • animal organ responsible for blood circulation • cells that provide mechanical support for the plant • ...

Cells Crossword 2022-03-07

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The cell component that controls the cell and contains genetic material.
  2. Living things.
  3. A plant cell that takes in water and minerals from the soil.
  4. The plant cell component where photosynthesis takes place.
  5. A measure of the number of particles of a substance in a given volume.
  6. The plant cells that contain chloroplasts, where photosynthesis takes place.
  7. A unicellular organism.
  8. A cell whose shape and structure enable it to perform a particular function.
  9. Carefully looking at an object or process.
  10. A cell containing male genetic material.
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  1. An animal cell that transports oxygen around the body.
  2. Consisting of just one cell.
  3. The plant cell component that contains cell sap and helps to keep the cell firm.
  4. The movement of liquid or gas particles from a place of high concentration to a place of low concentration.
  5. An animal cell that transmits electrical impulses around the body.
  6. Unicellular organism that performs photosynthesis.
  7. The plant cell component that surrounds the cell, providing support.
  8. A tail-like structure that allows euglenas to move.
  9. The smallest functional units in an organism – the building blocks of life.
  10. An optical instrument used to magnify objects, so small details can be seen clearly.

20 Clues: Living things. • A unicellular organism. • Consisting of just one cell. • A cell containing male genetic material. • Carefully looking at an object or process. • Unicellular organism that performs photosynthesis. • A tail-like structure that allows euglenas to move. • An animal cell that transports oxygen around the body. • ...

cells review 2021-12-06

cells review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. basic structural and functional units of animal tissues and organs.
  2. an organism or part) having or consisting of many cells.
  3. smallest unit that can live on its own
  4. system,a group of organs that work together to perform a complex function.
  5. usually round part of most cells that is enclosed in a double membrane.
  6. the basic unit of all plants.
  7. plastid that contains chlorophyll and in which photosynthesis takes place.
  8. result for osmosis definition
  9. a part of an organism that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function, such as the heart or liver in humans.
  10. semifluid substance of a cell that is external to the nuclear membrane and internal to the cellular membrane.
  11. resulting from random motion of molecules by which there is a net flow of matter from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration.
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  1. or consisting of a single cell unicellular microorganisms.
  2. nonliving permeable wall that surrounds the plasma membrane
  3. individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.
  4. vacuole is a membrane-bound cell organelle.
  5. is the net movement of solvent molecules through a semipermeable membrane
  6. the semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell.
  7. that generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions.
  8. any of the distinct types of material of which animals or plants are made, consisting of specialized cells and their products.
  9. theory, The cell theory states that all biological organisms are composed of cells.

20 Clues: the basic unit of all plants. • result for osmosis definition • smallest unit that can live on its own • vacuole is a membrane-bound cell organelle. • individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form. • an organism or part) having or consisting of many cells. • or consisting of a single cell unicellular microorganisms. • ...

iBiology Cells 2013-12-01

iBiology Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. "Before nucleus"
  2. abbreviated name of a simple species of bacteria.
  3. DNA-containing region in a prokaryote.
  4. The surface area to volume ratio of a cell _____ as the cell gets larger.
  5. The process of using plasma membrane to engulf molecules, form vesicles and bring the molecule into the cell.
  6. Structure in eukaryotes made up of a single long piece of DNA coiled on a protein.
  7. Short fibres on the cell wall of a prokaryote, used for cell attachment and DNA transfer.
  8. Membranes that process and package proteins to be secreted (exported) from the cell.
  9. Organelle responsible for respiration in eukaryotes.
  10. "True nucleus"
  11. The process of a cell becoming specialized to suit its function.
  12. The process of using plasma membrane to engulf fluids, form vesicles and bring the fluid into the cell.
  13. Outer limit of eukaryote cells, made of a phosopolipid bilayer, controls entry and exit to the cell.
  14. Large space in plant cells, used for storage of water or nutrients.
  15. Property of membranes that means some molecule types (dependent of size or properties) can pass through and others cannot.
  16. Description of difference between areas of two different concentrations of a substance.
  17. A type fo cell that retains the capacity to divide and to differentiate into specialized cells.
  18. Integral proteins that use ATP energy to move molecules across the plasma membrane, against the concentration gradient.
  19. Molecule that makes up plasma membranes, phosphate head and fatty acid tails.
  20. Cell-surface proteins, do not go all the way through.
  21. Internal structure of a cell.
  22. Type of membrane protein that is embedded in the membrane all the way through.
  23. 'Water-repelling"
  24. _____ diffusion is passive movement of molecules from high to low concentration, across a membrane, using a channel protein.
  25. Outer-layer of plant cells and prokaryote cells.
  26. Function of life: conversion of energy to make ATP
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  1. Function of life: removal of waste
  2. "Water-attracting"
  3. The process of forming vesicles to export molecules from the cell, through the plasma membrane.
  4. Vesicle containing digestive enzymes to break down molecules in the cell.
  5. Function of life: making new generations
  6. As a cell differentiates to become specialized, some genes are _____ and not others.
  7. The model of plasma membranes we use is described as a _____ _______ as it can flow and is made up of many connected components.
  8. A type of cell that performs a specific function.
  9. Folded membrane with ribosomes, producing proteins for export from the cell.
  10. Passive method of movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to low concentration.
  11. Method of cell division of prokaryotes
  12. Chlorophyll-containing organelle, site of photosynthesis.
  13. Single-celled organism
  14. Unit of measurement (µm)
  15. Term used to describe components of a cell that are outside the plasma membrane, e.g. cell walls.
  16. Produce proteins for use inside the cell.
  17. extracellular components made of sugars that are used in adhesion, cell communication.
  18. ______ transport of molecules requires an integral membrane protein pump to move molecules against the concentration gradient.
  19. Membrane-bound organelle containing all eukaryote chromosomes.
  20. The passive net movement of water molecules across a partially-permeable membrane, from areas of low solute concentration to high solute concentration.
  21. Type of lipid that helps maintain the fluidity of the phospholipid bilayer.
  22. ____ stem cells are totipotent: they can differentiate into any cell type.
  23. Many-celled organism
  24. Example of simple unicellular organism
  25. These are whip-like structures that allow prokaryotes to move through fluids.
  26. Type of integral protein that is used for facilitated diffusion.
  27. Fluid inside cells, water-based, containing many enzymes and molecules.

53 Clues: "True nucleus" • "Before nucleus" • 'Water-repelling" • "Water-attracting" • Many-celled organism • Single-celled organism • Unit of measurement (µm) • Internal structure of a cell. • Function of life: removal of waste • DNA-containing region in a prokaryote. • Method of cell division of prokaryotes • Example of simple unicellular organism • Function of life: making new generations • ...

Cells & Microscopes 2015-05-17

Cells & Microscopes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the process of a cell self-destructing
  2. where the slide sits on the microscope
  3. Is green and is where photosynthesis happens
  4. we have over thirty trillion of these in our bodies
  5. The first microscope
  6. a cell found in plants
  7. The ideas about cells like all living things are made up of cells
  8. controls what goes in and out of the cell
  9. this process happens at the chloroplast
  10. thick fluid inside cells
  11. To see a cell on a microscope I must look through this
  12. A scale with it's symbol 'nm'
  13. Both humans and microscopes share this name/feature
  14. storage area of a cell
  15. Scale to measure a cell
  16. next to the cell membrane and only plant cells have this not animal cells
  17. the function of cells dividing
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  1. Magnifies your image
  2. This stares at the specimen and has different magnifications
  3. Person whom came up with the term cell
  4. These cells are found in your blood, and are red
  5. Without this person we would have had no compound microscopes
  6. a microscope that uses light to detect small objects
  7. The 'Powerhouse' of a cell
  8. a very important control centre in a cell
  9. new cells come from __________ cells
  10. Cell function to absorb
  11. attracted to eggs
  12. A cell that gets on our

29 Clues: attracted to eggs • Magnifies your image • The first microscope • a cell found in plants • storage area of a cell • Cell function to absorb • A cell that gets on our • Scale to measure a cell • thick fluid inside cells • The 'Powerhouse' of a cell • A scale with it's symbol 'nm' • the function of cells dividing • new cells come from __________ cells • ...

Cells & Microscopes 2015-05-17

Cells & Microscopes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Person whom came up with the term cell
  2. Is green and is where photosynthesis happens
  3. The 'Powerhouse' of a cell
  4. a microscope that uses light to detect small objects
  5. new cells come from __________ cells
  6. where the slide sits on the microscope
  7. Both humans and microscopes share this name/feature
  8. storage area of a cell
  9. Without this person we would have had no compound microscopes
  10. we have over thirty trillion of these in our bodies
  11. this process happens at the chloroplast
  12. controls what goes in and out of the cell
  13. To see a cell on a microscope I must look through this
  14. thick fluid inside cells
  15. Scale to measure a cell
  16. attracted to eggs
  17. A scale with it's symbol 'nm'
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  1. the process of a cell self-destructing
  2. Magnifies your image
  3. The first microscope
  4. A cell that gets on our
  5. these are the cells in your brain
  6. These cells are found in your blood, and are red
  7. Cell function to absorb
  8. the function of cells dividing
  9. a very important control centre in a cell
  10. This stares at the specimen and has different magnifications
  11. a cell found in plants
  12. The ideas about cells like all living things are made up of cells
  13. next to the cell membrane and only plant cells have this not animal cells

30 Clues: attracted to eggs • Magnifies your image • The first microscope • storage area of a cell • a cell found in plants • A cell that gets on our • Cell function to absorb • Scale to measure a cell • thick fluid inside cells • The 'Powerhouse' of a cell • A scale with it's symbol 'nm' • the function of cells dividing • these are the cells in your brain • new cells come from __________ cells • ...

Cells Beth 2014-10-06

Cells Beth crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Maximum magnification of a transmission electron microscope.
  2. The ability to distinguish two seperate points as distinct from each other.
  3. The number of times greater an image is than teh object.
  4. Maximum magnification of a light microscope.
  5. The discs contained in a chloroplast.
  6. Small disc which is the site of where RNA is made.
  7. Has a true nucleus.
  8. Source of energy.
  9. Make ATP and used in aerobic respiration.
  10. Where proteinsynthesis occurs.
  11. Contain enzymes.
  12. Creates images with high resoloution but which are 2D.
  13. Used when staining animal cells to make the nucleus more visible.
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  1. No nuclear membrane.
  2. Maximum magnicication of a scanning electron microscope.
  3. Maximum resoloution of a TEM and a SEM
  4. Where fatty acids and steroids are made.
  5. Used in locomotion
  6. Creates 3D images in high resolotion and magnification.
  7. Condenses into chromosomes during prophase and nuclear division.
  8. Network of microscopic filaments and tubules
  9. Where proteins are modified and packaged.
  10. Contains nucleoplasm, the nucleolus and is surrounded by the nuclear envelope.
  11. Component of the cytoskeleton.
  12. Stacks of these in the golgi body.
  13. This is found inside the mitochondria.
  14. A sac which is used to transport materials around the cell.

27 Clues: Contain enzymes. • Source of energy. • Used in locomotion • Has a true nucleus. • No nuclear membrane. • Where proteinsynthesis occurs. • Component of the cytoskeleton. • Stacks of these in the golgi body. • The discs contained in a chloroplast. • Maximum resoloution of a TEM and a SEM • This is found inside the mitochondria. • Where fatty acids and steroids are made. • ...

Cells Crossword! 2014-09-07

Cells Crossword! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. _____ Hooke, the founder of cells
  2. The parts of the cell that make it work
  3. To see a cell clearly we would need this
  4. Holds the cell together
  5. The process where light is converted to food in plant
  6. The brain of the cell
  7. Digest food, carry oxygen, fight infection and heal are all ______ of a cell
  8. The building blocks of life
  9. A single-celled organism
  10. The essential component of a living cell
Down
  1. Makes proteins for the cell
  2. Where photosynthesis occurs
  3. The rest of the cell, its mostly water it is the ____
  4. Organisms containing more than one cell
  5. wall The outside lining of a plant cell
  6. A living thing
  7. Where the energy is created for the cell
  8. The cleaner of the cell
  9. Strand of information in a cell that determine who we are
  10. cellular Organisms that have just one cell

20 Clues: A living thing • The brain of the cell • Holds the cell together • The cleaner of the cell • A single-celled organism • Makes proteins for the cell • Where photosynthesis occurs • The building blocks of life • _____ Hooke, the founder of cells • The parts of the cell that make it work • Organisms containing more than one cell • wall The outside lining of a plant cell • ...

7th cells 2022-09-27

7th cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. inside the cell, helps the cell maintain its shape, looks like fibers and tubules
  2. all the small structures within the cell that each have their own function are called this
  3. this type of electron microscope shows inside the cell
  4. this type of electron microscope shows 3D images
  5. organelle that breaks down materials for the cell
  6. cells are the basic units of structure and function in all ___ things
  7. a widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things
  8. the cell membrane is also sometimes called the ___ membrane
  9. the rigid layer that surrounds plant cells and some bacterial cells
  10. scientist that said “all plants are made of cells”
  11. process of removing large particles form the cell
  12. what von Leeuwenhoek called the tiny organisms he saw in pond water
  13. all ___ ___ are composed of cells
  14. compounds found in fats and oil, used for making new cell membranes
  15. a lens that is thicker in the middle is called this type of lens
  16. organelle that takes sunlight, carbon dioxide and water and makes food for the cell
  17. found within the nucleus, makes ribosomes
  18. a network of membranes near the nucleus that takes the proteins the ribosomes makes and changes them to usable molecules
  19. scientist that looked at cork and termed the use of the word “cell” for the structures he saw
  20. taking in large particles by the cell require this process to happen where the cell membrane will surround the particle and engulf it
  21. what the cell wall is made of- makes it strong
  22. focusing on an object to get a sharp image is called good _____
  23. elements bonded together make these
  24. the control center of the cell
  25. transport through a cell that doesn’t require energy is called this type of transport
  26. cells that perform a specific function are called ___ cells
  27. endoplasmic reticulum that has ribosomes embedded in it is called ____ ER
  28. organelle that receives things from the ER, it changes them and packages them
  29. the basic units of structure and function in all living things
  30. scientist that said “all animals are made of cells”
  31. a single cell has the same needs as an ____ organism
Down
  1. found in breads and pastas, needed to make cells membranes
  2. found in red meats and fish and nuts, needed by cells
  3. organs working together make __ ___
  4. an instrument that makes objects appear larger
  5. strands of DNA in the nucleus
  6. living cells are produced from ___ living cells
  7. found in seafood and vegetables, needed for the cells to make new DNA
  8. scientist that said “all cells come from other cells”
  9. thick fluid through which the organelles move in a cell
  10. this type of microscope uses light and lens to magnify specimens (3 words)
  11. organelles that make proteins
  12. looked at pond water and saw living organisms
  13. organelle that converts food into energy
  14. storage organelle for the cell, very large in plant cells
  15. the green pigment that can be found in some chloroplasts is called this
  16. electron microscopes use a ___ of electrons to magnify an image
  17. transport that does require energy to move things in and out of the cell
  18. the cell membrane is selectively ____, which means it lets some things in and not others
  19. a group of cells working and doing the same function make a ____
  20. our bodies are 70 percent ___
  21. the passing of water from an area of high concentration to a lower concentration
  22. water in the cell helps keep the cell’s ___ stable
  23. any substance that cannot be broken down into a simpler substance
  24. the nucleus is surrounded by a nuclear _____
  25. these organelles aid in cell division, there are 2 of them in a cell
  26. proteins that speed up chemical reactions are called this
  27. controls what enters and exits the cell
  28. this type of diffusion uses a protein channel to get big things through the cell membrane
  29. going from an area of high concentration to one of lower concentration

60 Clues: strands of DNA in the nucleus • organelles that make proteins • our bodies are 70 percent ___ • the control center of the cell • all ___ ___ are composed of cells • organs working together make __ ___ • elements bonded together make these • controls what enters and exits the cell • organelle that converts food into energy • found within the nucleus, makes ribosomes • ...

Cells Matter 2020-02-27

Cells Matter crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This carries our cellular respiration and provides energy to the cells
  2. Examples include oxidation, reactivity and precipitation
  3. Examples include color, texture, density, volume, mass, boiling point, etc.
  4. A substance that is made up of two or more different atoms chemically joined together.
  5. Has no electrical charge.
  6. Contains proteins, nutrients and all of the other cell organelles
  7. Controls the movement of material into and out of the cell
  8. This is organized into a single loop that floats inside the cell.
  9. Organisms that are made of many cells
  10. These are the structures within a cell that is specialized toe carry out a specific function.
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  1. This has not definite shape or volume and is a highly energized gas.
  2. This contains the green pigment called chlorophyll
  3. This is a network of tubes that transport materials for the cell
  4. These have no definite volume or shape and is a fluid.
  5. Cells that do not have a membrane-bound nucleus
  6. These have a definite volume, but not definite shape and take the shape of the container in which they are placed
  7. Structures that package and distribute protein outside the cell.
  8. Has a positive electrical charge
  9. The basic unit of life
  10. Cells with a true membrane-bound nucleus
  11. Has a negative electrical charge.
  12. Stores food, water and waste for the cell
  13. Structures that produce proteins for the cell
  14. Contains DNA and controls all the cell activities
  15. Organisms that are made of only one cell
  16. These have a definite shape and volume and keep their shape.
  17. This is anything that has mass and takes up space.
  18. A pure substance made of only one kind of atom.

28 Clues: The basic unit of life • Has no electrical charge. • Has a positive electrical charge • Has a negative electrical charge. • Organisms that are made of many cells • Cells with a true membrane-bound nucleus • Organisms that are made of only one cell • Stores food, water and waste for the cell • Structures that produce proteins for the cell • ...

Cells Crossword 2020-03-12

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Genetic material that provides instructions for all cell processes.
  2. packages and distributes materials within or out of the cell.
  3. controls what enters and leaves the cell.
  4. Saw that cells come only from existing cells, Wrote the third part of the cell theory.
  5. Looked at a cork slice under the newly developed microscope. Noticed that it was made up of "boxes," and named these cells.
  6. The process in which cells use carbon dioxide, water and sunlight to make sugars and oxygen.
  7. makes proteins
  8. First person to see bacteria. Made observations of various blood cells in fish, birds, frogs, and humans.
  9. produces enzymes that digest waste, cell parts, and foreign invaders.
  10. provides support and protection to the cell, only found in plant cells.
Down
  1. made up of only one cell.
  2. The process in which cells use Glucose and Oxygen to make Carbon Dioxide, Water, and ATP (chemical energy)
  3. "Small organs" of the cell that carry out specific functions.
  4. prsaocesses and transports proteins
  5. Concluded that all plant parts are made up of cells.
  6. holds the cell's organelles in place.
  7. breaks down food molecules to release energy by cellular respiration.
  8. Concluded that all animal tissues are made up of cells. Wrote the first two parts of the cell theory.
  9. All organisms are composed of one or more cells, the cell is the basic unit of life in all living things, and all cells come from existing cells.
  10. uses sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make food by photosynthesis.
  11. made up of more than one cell.
  12. contains the cell's genetic material controls what occurs in the cell ("brain" of the cell).
  13. organelle that contains enzymes, nutrients, water, or wastes.
  14. The basic unit of all living things.

24 Clues: makes proteins • made up of only one cell. • made up of more than one cell. • prsaocesses and transports proteins • The basic unit of all living things. • holds the cell's organelles in place. • controls what enters and leaves the cell. • Concluded that all plant parts are made up of cells. • "Small organs" of the cell that carry out specific functions. • ...

studying cells 2021-08-31

studying cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. drawback of optical microscope
  2. uses magnets that focus beams of electrons to produce an image
  3. what differences between organelles allows them to separate at different speeds
  4. can't view living specimen
  5. high resolution and magnification
  6. x1500
  7. benefit of optical microscope
  8. 1/1000 of 1mm
  9. where should the specimen be put in an electron microscope?
  10. scanning microscope condenser lens
  11. type of lens on an optical microscope
  12. quality of specimen in an electron microscope
  13. max resolution of a transmission electron microscope
  14. large area covered
  15. ability to distinguish between two objects
  16. why is homoginiser ice cold
  17. nanometer
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  1. x500000
  2. helps break cells open
  3. type of lens on an optical microscope
  4. uses rays of light passing through a specimen to create an image on the retina
  5. beam of electrons passes through these first horizontally then vertically(rectangle scanned)
  6. what should be done to create a short distance in an electron microscope
  7. visualises surface features, produces a 3D image
  8. drawback of transmission electron microscope
  9. the process used to fractionate cells
  10. quality of specimen in an electron microscope
  11. size of image over actual size
  12. drawback of scanning electron microscope
  13. passes light through the specimine
  14. focal spot of a scanning electron microscope
  15. optical microscopes resolving power
  16. break open cells and separate the organelles(kept intact)

33 Clues: x1500 • x500000 • nanometer • 1/1000 of 1mm • large area covered • helps break cells open • can't view living specimen • why is homoginiser ice cold • benefit of optical microscope • drawback of optical microscope • size of image over actual size • high resolution and magnification • scanning microscope condenser lens • passes light through the specimine • ...

Cells Crossword 2022-04-28

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when substances move from a high concentration to a low concentration
  2. Macromolecule that makes protective barriers
  3. Macromolecule that stores genetic info
  4. Macromolecule that stores energy
  5. control center of a cell
  6. environment that causes a cell to shrink
  7. cell division that makes four reproductive cells
  8. organelle that works as a motor to help a cell swim
  9. transport that uses energy
  10. scientific name for a cell that carries messages throughout the body
  11. makes ribosomes
  12. Macromolecule that does most jobs for a cell
  13. the storage center of a cell
  14. the phase cells spend most of their life in
  15. outer layer of protection in an animal cell
Down
  1. A small structure in a cell with a specific function
  2. cell division that makes two body cells
  3. the fluid that fills a cell
  4. using a vesicle to bring something into a cell
  5. when chromosomes line up in the middle
  6. a type of transport that is always half open and half closed
  7. when the chromosomes separate to opposite sides of the cell
  8. Outer layer of protection in a plant cell
  9. environment with the same concentration of solutes on both sides
  10. the diffusion of water

25 Clues: makes ribosomes • the diffusion of water • control center of a cell • transport that uses energy • the fluid that fills a cell • the storage center of a cell • Macromolecule that stores energy • Macromolecule that stores genetic info • when chromosomes line up in the middle • cell division that makes two body cells • environment that causes a cell to shrink • ...

Cells Puzzle 2022-10-06

Cells Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Network of protein filaments snd tubules in the cytoplasm of living cells
  2. Stores DNA in cell; directs the cell
  3. Digestive system of cell; breaks down proteins, lipids, etc.
  4. How many organelles are only in animal cells?
  5. Separates nucleus and cytoplasm; barrier for nucleus
  6. Allows small molecules and ions to freely pass, or diffuse, into or out of the nucleus
  7. Powerhouse of the cell
  8. Provides strength and protection to cell
  9. Produces proteins for the rest of the cell to function
  10. Big waste dump and reservoir for plant cells
  11. Semipermeable; keeps unwanted contents out of cell
  12. Stores waste on its way out of the body
  13. Another word for cell membrane
Down
  1. keeps plants green; carry out photosynthesis
  2. medium for chemical reactions and keeps organelles in place; jelly-like
  3. No-nucleus cell
  4. Carry out Protein Synthesis
  5. Regulating cell growth and movement as well as key signaling events
  6. facilitating ribosome biogenesis
  7. Only in animal cells (NO and in-between)
  8. synthesizes lipids, phospholipids, plasma membrane, and steroids
  9. Regulates cell motility, adhesion, and polarity in interphase
  10. Proteins from ER are sorted and transported to destinations in cell
  11. Cell with a nucleus
  12. How many organelles are only in plant cells?

25 Clues: No-nucleus cell • Cell with a nucleus • Powerhouse of the cell • Carry out Protein Synthesis • Another word for cell membrane • facilitating ribosome biogenesis • Stores DNA in cell; directs the cell • Stores waste on its way out of the body • Only in animal cells (NO and in-between) • Provides strength and protection to cell • keeps plants green; carry out photosynthesis • ...

Cells Vocabulary 2022-09-08

Cells Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. able to be passed through under certain conditions
  2. a process through which matter outside of the cell is taken in via a vesicle
  3. a gradual difference in the amount of particles in one area to another
  4. the material dissolving other things into itself
  5. easily able to mix with water
  6. equilibrium of osmotic pressure between separate liquids
  7. transport where substances move against a concentration gradient
  8. movement of concentrated particles to a less concentrated area
  9. organelles that contain digestive enzymes a protein designed to act as a catalyst
  10. the membrane that regulates what goes in and out of the cell
  11. passive movement of molecules along a concentration gradient
  12. a state of being perfectly equal
  13. the site of protein production
  14. fat containing a phosphate group in it
Down
  1. organelles found in plant cells
  2. a multi celled organism
  3. a protein that is attached to the membrane of a cell
  4. a network of membranes that act as a transport medium for products of the ribosomes that are attached
  5. unable to mix with water
  6. having higher osmotic pressure than another liquid
  7. the state of a solution in relation to osmotic pressure
  8. a single celled organism
  9. the fluid inside of a cell
  10. a process where a vacuole releases waste through the cell membrane
  11. an enclosed waste handling membrane
  12. membrane enclosed pockets within the cell
  13. diffusion in which assistance from
  14. the material dissolved into the solvent
  15. the plant cell version of a cell membrane
  16. having lower osmotic pressure than another liquid
  17. transport through membranes that does not require input energy
  18. the powerhouse of the cell

32 Clues: a multi celled organism • unable to mix with water • a single celled organism • the fluid inside of a cell • the powerhouse of the cell • easily able to mix with water • the site of protein production • organelles found in plant cells • a state of being perfectly equal • diffusion in which assistance from • an enclosed waste handling membrane • ...

Microscope & Cells 2016-09-15

Microscope & Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Makes up all living things
  2. A plastid in green plant cells which contains chlorophyll and in which photosynthesis takes place
  3. A light microscope uses focused light and lenses to magnify a specimen, usually a cell
  4. The lens up the top of the microscope that you look through
  5. The scientist that came up with the term "The Cell"
  6. Powerhouse of the cell that makes energy
  7. Male reproductive cell
  8. Plants use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water
  9. A theory in biology about cells
  10. The platform where you place your slides
  11. keeps substances in the cell and controls what goes in and out
  12. a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus
  13. Structural and functional unit of a plant
Down
  1. A wall that is part of the outer structure of a cell
  2. A functional unit of the nervous system
  3. The first person said to invent the compound microscope
  4. One millionth of a metre
  5. The cell substance between the cell membrane and the nucleus
  6. Is the piece that enables the user to adjust the amount of light that is focused under the specimen being observed
  7. A microscope which uses a lens close to the object being viewed to collect light
  8. The death of cell which occurs as a normal and controlled part of an organism's growth or development
  9. A space or vesicle within the cytoplasm of a cell, enclosed by a membrane and typically containing fluid
  10. Something you look through
  11. A cell that carries out oxygen through the body
  12. Controls what happens in the cell
  13. Is the magnifying glass
  14. Exist from an earlier time
  15. The taking in of matter by a living cell by invagination of its membrane to form a vacuole
  16. One thousand-millionth of a metre

29 Clues: Male reproductive cell • Is the magnifying glass • One millionth of a metre • Makes up all living things • Something you look through • Exist from an earlier time • A theory in biology about cells • Controls what happens in the cell • One thousand-millionth of a metre • A functional unit of the nervous system • Powerhouse of the cell that makes energy • ...

Cells & Microscopes 2016-09-15

Cells & Microscopes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Supports the slide/specimen
  2. Used to vary the intensity of light that is projected upwards into the slide
  3. Jelly-like substance where reactions happen
  4. Help make babies-only males have
  5. the taking in of matter by a living cell by invagination of its membrane to form a vacuole
  6. The lens closest to the eye in a microscope
  7. Contains chlorophyll-where photosynthesis happens
  8. Contains cell sap-keeps the cell firm
  9. one thousand-millionth of a metre
  10. the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water
  11. uses focused light and lenses to magnify a specimen, usually a cell
  12. Increase magnification (usually from 10x to 40x)
  13. Powerhouse of the cell-makes the energy
  14. 3 parts are, All organisms are composed of one or more cells, The cell is the basic unit of structure and organisation in organisms, All cells come from preexisting cells
Down
  1. the death of cells which occurs as a normal and controlled part of an organism's growth or development
  2. one-millionth of a meter
  3. increase magnification (usually from 10x to 40x)
  4. Controls what happens in the cell (contains DNA)
  5. Cary oxygen around the body
  6. Allow you to detect touch, smell, taste, sound, light, pain
  7. Makes up all living things
  8. First person said to invent a compound microscope
  9. cell division process that results in new cells with the same number of chromosomes as the original cell
  10. an optical instrument for forming magnified images of small objects,
  11. Cell that differs in several key aspects
  12. First came up with the term 'The cell' after looking at a piece of cork under the microscope
  13. exist at or from an earlier time
  14. Keeps substances in the cell and controls what goes in and out

28 Clues: one-millionth of a meter • Makes up all living things • Supports the slide/specimen • Cary oxygen around the body • Help make babies-only males have • exist at or from an earlier time • one thousand-millionth of a metre • Contains cell sap-keeps the cell firm • Powerhouse of the cell-makes the energy • Cell that differs in several key aspects • ...

Cells & Microscopes 2016-09-13

Cells & Microscopes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Where photosynthesis occurs
  2. A cell that are found in the organisms within the Plant Kingdom
  3. It provides energy for the cell
  4. The most common blood cell
  5. Consists essentially of two or more double convex lenses
  6. Who came up with the term 'The Cell'
  7. Controls the inputs and outputs of the cell
  8. It magnifies it ten times (10X)
  9. Magnifying the specimen to have a closer look
  10. The death of cells which occurs as a normal
  11. A gauge which measures small distances or thicknesses between its two faces
  12. Where it holds the specimen slide
Down
  1. It provides structure
  2. Is any thin material that creates a partition
  3. Who was the first person to invent the compound microscope?
  4. A neuron.
  5. A process where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells
  6. It employs visible light to detect small objects
  7. What the chloroplast does
  8. The taking in of matter by a living cell
  9. It stores water and provides structure
  10. Something that is Pre(something)
  11. A scientific theory which describes the properties of cells
  12. What controls the cell's activities?
  13. what is the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism?
  14. The male reproductive cell
  15. One thousand-millionth of a metre
  16. Where the cells chemical reactions occur

28 Clues: A neuron. • It provides structure • What the chloroplast does • The most common blood cell • The male reproductive cell • Where photosynthesis occurs • It provides energy for the cell • It magnifies it ten times (10X) • Something that is Pre(something) • One thousand-millionth of a metre • Where it holds the specimen slide • Who came up with the term 'The Cell' • ...

Cells/Taxonomy 2016-11-27

Cells/Taxonomy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. taking in of a liquid molecule
  2. the shrinking of the cell membrane
  3. lack organelles, no nucleus
  4. all animals are made of cells
  5. does not require any use of energy by the cell
  6. saw single cell organisms under scope
  7. the conc. of substances in solution>conc. inside the cell- water moves out of the cell
  8. the diffusion of water
  9. discovered the cell nucleus
  10. basic building blocks of life
  11. all plants are made of cells
  12. for cell division in animal cells only
Down
  1. the movement of materials out of the cell at the cell membrane
  2. the cell engulfs a substance outside the cell and surrounds it with the cell membrane
  3. control center of a cell
  4. conc. of dissolved substances inside+outside of cell
  5. made up of a phospholipid bilayer with large proteins floating in it
  6. movement of materials across the membrane which requires the expenditure of energy
  7. have organelles, have a nucleus
  8. taking in of a solid particle
  9. it allows certain materials to pass through it
  10. saw boxlike structures under scope ( he coined the word cell)
  11. the conc. of substances in solution<conc. inside the cell- water moves into the cell
  12. movement of molecules from high concentration to low concentration
  13. cells arise from preexisting cells

25 Clues: the diffusion of water • control center of a cell • lack organelles, no nucleus • discovered the cell nucleus • all plants are made of cells • all animals are made of cells • taking in of a solid particle • basic building blocks of life • taking in of a liquid molecule • have organelles, have a nucleus • the shrinking of the cell membrane • cells arise from preexisting cells • ...

Cells Crossword 2017-11-01

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. they show that photosynthesis has been going on
  2. Most of the chemical reactions go here
  3. This is the main protein in mature red blood cells
  4. helps to support the cell and can be used as a store for chemicals
  5. the process by which plants that contain chlorophyll make carbohydrates from water and creates carbon dioxide
  6. surrounds the cytoplasm and controls which dissolved substances enter and exit
  7. contains the chlorophyll needed for photosynthesis
  8. the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism
  9. a cell inside a female used for reproduction
Down
  1. contains DNA, which makes up genes. The DNA carries the instructionsthat control the activity of the cell
  2. transmit messages from one part of the body to another
  3. The act or process of enlarging the physical appearance of something
  4. a cell inside a male used for reproduction
  5. collect water and take this solution up through the roots to the rest of the plant
  6. a minute short hairlike process often forming part of a fringe
  7. a rigid protection for the cell but can let gases and water pass through
  8. structures that carry out release of energy
  9. a tiny cell of the blood that carries oxygen from the lungs
  10. sites of protein synthesis
  11. to produce movement through force

20 Clues: sites of protein synthesis • to produce movement through force • Most of the chemical reactions go here • a cell inside a male used for reproduction • structures that carry out release of energy • a cell inside a female used for reproduction • they show that photosynthesis has been going on • This is the main protein in mature red blood cells • ...

Cells Revision 2019-04-04

Cells Revision crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a watery, jelly-like mixture that contains many smaller parts where the work of the cell takes place
  2. Cell____ the skeleton of the plant
  3. process used by plants to make food from water and carbon dioxide using energy from the Sun
  4. cell division that produces two identical cells
  5. one-thousandth of a millimetre, or one millionth of a metre
  6. very simple unicellular organisms that lack a nucleus and other organelles
  7. describes objects that can only be seen using a microscope
  8. the green chemical in chloroplasts that traps the Sun’s energy for photosynthesis
  9. Cell _____: the ‘skin’ that holds the cell together. It controls what comes into and leaves the cell
  10. a microscope that uses light to reveal the image
  11. the control centre of a cell
Down
  1. the powerhouses of the cell where the energy is released from food
  2. organelle within the cell where photosynthesis takes place
  3. the lens of the microscope closest to the stage
  4. made bigger
  5. the amount by which the image is magnified (made bigger) compared to the real object (specimen)
  6. the building blocks of all living things
  7. the amount of the specimen seen through a microscope ( 3 words)
  8. organisms (living things) made up of only one cell
  9. instrument used to make very small things look bigger
  10. the smaller parts of a cell
  11. small structure in animal cells that may contain wastes or chemicals, or large sap-filled structure in plant cells that stores water, wastes and nutrients
  12. the object being looked at through a microscope
  13. microscope that uses beams of electrons to magnify up to a million times. There are two (TEM) and (SEM).
  14. what is seen using the microscope
  15. cells that work in pairs to open and close the stomata

26 Clues: made bigger • the smaller parts of a cell • the control centre of a cell • what is seen using the microscope • Cell____ the skeleton of the plant • the building blocks of all living things • the lens of the microscope closest to the stage • cell division that produces two identical cells • the object being looked at through a microscope • ...

Cells Crossword 2023-08-09

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The organelle that holds the DNA.
  2. The organelle that produces energy for the cell. The power factory
  3. Process of cells dividing and multiplying so the organism increases in size.
  4. A thin layer that controls what enters and exits the cell.
  5. The early stage of an animal while it is in the egg or the uterus of the mother.
  6. The jelly-like fluid that fills the cell and holds the organelles.
  7. A collection of tissues joined together into a structure that performs specialized functions.
  8. A body part.
  9. The smallest unit of living things.
  10. An organism made up of more than one cell and is often made up of different types of cells.
  11. Having characteristics that allow specific functions to be performed.
Down
  1. A tough,outer layer that provides support to plant cells.
  2. A part inside the cell that performs a specific function.
  3. A self-contained living thing.
  4. What something does - its role or job.
  5. A collection of organs that work together to perform specialized functions.
  6. A mass of similar cells that perform a specialized function.
  7. The process of changing from a single cell to a complex organism.
  8. The organelle in plants where photosynthesis occurs.
  9. An organism made up of one cell.

20 Clues: A body part. • A self-contained living thing. • An organism made up of one cell. • The organelle that holds the DNA. • The smallest unit of living things. • What something does - its role or job. • The organelle in plants where photosynthesis occurs. • A tough,outer layer that provides support to plant cells. • A part inside the cell that performs a specific function. • ...

crossy cells 2023-10-20

crossy cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. diffsion
  2. waxes, oils
  3. genetic materail
  4. protects cell
  5. cell duplication
  6. keeps the organelles secure
  7. similar structure
  8. pumps molecules and ions
  9. protein sythesis
  10. operates a specific way
  11. gets rid of waste
Down
  1. movement of particles
  2. folds and packages proteins
  3. responds to changes
  4. makes horomones and lipids
  5. digests food
  6. holds DNA
  7. sorts the protein
  8. the base
  9. makes and shares energy

20 Clues: diffsion • the base • holds DNA • waxes, oils • digests food • protects cell • genetic materail • cell duplication • protein sythesis • sorts the protein • similar structure • gets rid of waste • responds to changes • movement of particles • makes and shares energy • operates a specific way • pumps molecules and ions • makes horomones and lipids • folds and packages proteins • keeps the organelles secure

Cells Crossword 2024-01-23

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Organisms that exist that are composed of a single cell (bacteria, yeast, protozoa, and diatoms).
  2. A protective double membrane surrounding the nucleus that controls the flow of materials in and out of the nucleus.
  3. Plants, algae, fungi and some bacteria have an extra computer layer that is very rigid and tough, that helps protect the cell and give it shape.
  4. Protein-making factories in a cell.
  5. Cells found in plants (with a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large, central vacuole for storage that takes up a lot of space).
  6. The cell’s powerhouse, releasing energy in food by carrying out a reaction with oxygen.
  7. All organisms are made of cell(s); cell is basic building block of life; every cell comes from another.
  8. Temporary storage bubbles for the cell, storing food, water, or waste.
  9. A small structure found inside the nucleus that makes ribosomes and transports them to the cytoplasm.
  10. Organelle that contains digestive chemicals that break down food, cell waste, and foreign particles that enter the cell (i.e. viruses and bacteria). It digests and destroys dead cells and old cell parts and recycles material to make other cells.
  11. In plant cells only, they are organelles that produce food. Chlorophyll is a green pigment that makes plants look green and also uses energy from the sun to change water and carbon dioxide into glucose, a simple sugar.
  12. Very simple, single-celled bacteria that do not have a membrane-bound nucleus, mitochondria, or organelles.
  13. The parts of a cell. They process and release energy, destroy and digest materials, and replicate genetic information.
Down
  1. Moving things inside and outside of the cell membrane.
  2. Cells found in animals.
  3. The cell’s transport organelle, processing and moving materials throughout the cell.
  4. In every cell, there is a layer on the outside of the cell that holds the cell together, and controls the flow of material in and out of the cell (a semi-permeable layer, allowing some stuff through and keeping other things out).
  5. The movement of things in and out of the cell without the use of energy.
  6. Much more complex types of cells (containing a membrane-bound nucleus, mitochondria, and organelles) found in protists, fungi, animals and plants.
  7. Organism that is composed of many cells, and many different types of cells that perform different tasks throughout the organism.
  8. The movement of molecules from an area of high to low concentration.
  9. The basic structural and functional unit of all forms of life; they are able to replicate independently.
  10. The cell’s “control center”, housing the cell’s chromosomes.
  11. The cell’s packaging, sorting, and distributing organelle. They sort proteins from the Endoplasmic Reticulum and then distribute them to where they need to go.
  12. Jelly-like substance in the cell containing all the organelles in the cell. It helps to maintain the structure of the cell.

25 Clues: Cells found in animals. • Protein-making factories in a cell. • Moving things inside and outside of the cell membrane. • The cell’s “control center”, housing the cell’s chromosomes. • The movement of molecules from an area of high to low concentration. • Temporary storage bubbles for the cell, storing food, water, or waste. • ...

Biology: Cells 2024-02-06

Biology: Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Organisms that have a nucleus as well as many organelles.
  2. Control center of the cell, the "brain" of the cell.
  3. When materials are brought INTO the cell.
  4. How plants get their energy. carbon dioxide + water + light energy -> glucose + oxygen
  5. Type of transport where substances move across a cell membrane without using any energy.
  6. Part of the cell that makes energy for the cell to use. The "powerhouse" of the cell.
  7. "adenosine triphosphate", the energy of the cell.
  8. A single celled organism that lacks a nucleus as well as organelles.
  9. Atoms and small molecules move from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.
  10. All living things are made up of _______
  11. Gel-like part of the cell that surrounds the nucleus and other organelles.
Down
  1. Part of the cell that stores the food, water, and chemicals of the cell. The "refigerator" of the cell.
  2. Pigment in chloroplasts that absorb light and are what make certain plants green.
  3. Part of the cell that produces proteins that are used all throughout the cell.
  4. Part of the cell where different chemicals and proteins are transported throughout the cell. The "hallway" of the cell.
  5. Part of the cell that modifies, sorts, and packages different chemicals and proteins.
  6. Part of the cell that controls what enters and exits the cell. The "walls" of the cell.
  7. Organelle found in plant cells that converts light into energy for the cell.
  8. Cells are the basic _______ of structure and function in living things.
  9. When materials are brought OUT of the cell.
  10. Part of the cell that breaks down cell waste and disposes of it. The "trash can" of the cell.
  11. Type of transport where substances move across a cell membrane but requires energy.

22 Clues: All living things are made up of _______ • When materials are brought INTO the cell. • When materials are brought OUT of the cell. • "adenosine triphosphate", the energy of the cell. • Control center of the cell, the "brain" of the cell. • Organisms that have a nucleus as well as many organelles. • A single celled organism that lacks a nucleus as well as organelles. • ...

Cells Review 2024-02-28

Cells Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. in plant cells only, provides rigid structure
  2. nonliving particle that causes sickness
  3. powerhouse of the cell
  4. bringing stuff into a cell with energy
  5. controls what comes in and out of a cell
  6. parts of a cell (think organ)
  7. type of cell transport that does not use energy
  8. made of more than one cell
Down
  1. discovery that made it possible to see cells
  2. smallest unit of life
  3. only in plant cells, where photosynthesis takes place
  4. cleaner of the cell
  5. where DNA is housed in a cell
  6. makes proteins
  7. type of cell transport that uses energy
  8. unicellular organism that can be killed with antibiotics
  9. diffusion that uses protein guides to help things get in a cell
  10. stores stuff in a cell like water, nutrients
  11. the diffusion of water
  12. getting stuff out of a cell with energy

20 Clues: makes proteins • cleaner of the cell • smallest unit of life • powerhouse of the cell • the diffusion of water • made of more than one cell • where DNA is housed in a cell • parts of a cell (think organ) • bringing stuff into a cell with energy • nonliving particle that causes sickness • type of cell transport that uses energy • getting stuff out of a cell with energy • ...

Immune Cells 2024-03-21

Immune Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A type of white blood cell that produces a single type of antibody.
  2. A toxin or other foreign substance that induces an immune response in the body.
  3. Small proteins important in cell signaling, produced by cells in the immune system.
  4. A white blood cell that engulfs and destroys bacteria.
  5. A white blood cell involved in combating multicellular parasites and certain infections.
  6. A circulating leukocyte that produces histamine.
  7. A type of lymphocyte that plays a central role in cell-mediated immunity.
  8. A family of small cytokines, or signaling proteins secreted by cells.
  9. A lymphocyte able to bind to certain tumor cells and virus-infected cells without the stimulation of antigens.
  10. A type of white blood cell that can differentiate into a macrophage or dendritic cell.
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  1. Antigen-presenting cells that process antigen material and present it to T-cells.
  2. A type of cell within the body capable of engulfing and absorbing bacteria and other small cells and particles.
  3. Another term for white blood cells, which are part of the immune system.
  4. A large phagocytic cell that can ingest pathogens or dead cells.
  5. A class of proteins which function as antibodies.
  6. An immune cell that produces antibodies.
  7. A blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen.
  8. Cells that play a role in allergies and anaphylaxis.
  9. A subtype of white blood cell in a vertebrate's immune system.
  10. A group of cytokines that were first seen to be expressed by white blood cells (leukocytes).

20 Clues: An immune cell that produces antibodies. • A circulating leukocyte that produces histamine. • A class of proteins which function as antibodies. • Cells that play a role in allergies and anaphylaxis. • A white blood cell that engulfs and destroys bacteria. • A subtype of white blood cell in a vertebrate's immune system. • ...

Cells Crossword 2024-02-27

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This type of respiration occurs when oxygen is present
  2. Particles moving across a membrane through a protein channel
  3. In diffusion particles cross a ______
  4. Water moving across a membrane
  5. A cell that does not have DNA in a nucleus
  6. Prokaryotes are classified as this and archea
  7. Particles moving directly across a membrane, does not require energy
  8. This structure of a prokaryotic cell supports the cell
  9. Movement of particles across a membrane, requires energy
  10. Releasing large particles into a cell
  11. The second step of photosynthesis where you make glucose
  12. The first step of cellular respiration, splitting apart the glucose molecules
  13. Type of energy that is made in photosynthesis
Down
  1. Where most of the ATP comes from in aerobic respiration (abbreviated)
  2. Converting the energy in glucose to chemical energy stored in ATP
  3. The first step of photosynthesis where you make energy
  4. Eukaryotes are classified as fungi, plants, animals, and _____
  5. Taking large particles into a cell
  6. A cell that does hold DNA in a nucleus
  7. When there is not enough oxygen a cell will go through this
  8. Where cellular respiration takes place
  9. Using sunlight, water, and CO2 to make glucose
  10. Where photosynthesis takes place
  11. This type of respiration occurs when oxygen is NOT present

24 Clues: Water moving across a membrane • Where photosynthesis takes place • Taking large particles into a cell • In diffusion particles cross a ______ • Releasing large particles into a cell • A cell that does hold DNA in a nucleus • Where cellular respiration takes place • A cell that does not have DNA in a nucleus • Prokaryotes are classified as this and archea • ...

Animal cells 2023-10-19

Animal cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a cell organelle that helps make and package materials to be transported out of the cell.
  2. a leaving thing any thang that can carry out life processes independently.
  3. a class of molecules that includes sugar,starches and fiber contains carbon hydrogen and oxygen.
  4. a cell organelle composed of RNA and protein synthesis.
  5. the diffusion of water through a semipermeable membrane
  6. the movement of particles from regions of higher density to regions of lower density.
  7. a fluid-filled vesicle found in the cytoplasm of plant cells or protozoans.
  8. a group of similar cells that perform common function.
  9. the special, norma,l or proper activity of an organ or part.
  10. a substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
  11. the smallest unit of an element that maintains the properties of that element.
Down
  1. a covalently bonded compound that contains carbon.
  2. the maintenance of a constant internal state in a changing environment.
  3. a rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support to the cell.
  4. a fat molecule that has similar properties examples include oils,waxes, and steroids.
  5. the cytoplasmic network of protein filaments that plays an essential role in cell movement, shape, and division.
  6. an organelle found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occur.
  7. a cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes.
  8. a group of organs that work together to perform body functions.
  9. a molecule made up of subunits called nucleotides.

20 Clues: a cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes. • a covalently bonded compound that contains carbon. • a molecule made up of subunits called nucleotides. • a group of similar cells that perform common function. • a cell organelle composed of RNA and protein synthesis. • the diffusion of water through a semipermeable membrane • ...

Animal cells 2023-10-20

Animal cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the maintenance of a constant internal state in a changing environment.
  2. a group of similar cells that perform a common function.
  3. a covalently bonded compound that contains carbon.
  4. a fat molecule or a molecule that has similar properties examples includes oils,waxes,and steroids
  5. the process in which a cell releases a particle by enclosing the particle in a vessel that then moves to the surface and fuses with the cell membrane.
  6. acid-a molecule made up of subunits called nucleotides
  7. a collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body.
  8. a green pigment that captures light energy for photosynthesis.
  9. the movement of substances across the cell membrane that requires the cell to use the energy.
  10. the process by wich cells use oxygen to produce energy from food.
  11. the diffusion of water through a semipermeable membrane.
  12. rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support to the cell.
  13. reticulum- a system of membranes that is found in a cell's cytoplasm and that assists in the production processing and transport of proteins and in the productions of lipids.
  14. - a living thing that can carry out life processes independently.
  15. the movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy by the cell.
  16. the process by which plants algae and some bacteria use sunlight carbon dioxide and water to make food.
  17. smallest unit of an element that maintains the properties of that element.
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  1. a molecule that is made up of amino acids and that is needed to build and repair body structures and to regulate processes del cuerpo.
  2. the theory that states that all living things are made up of cells, that cells are basic organisms, that each cell in a multicellular organism has a specific job and that cells come from only existing cells.
  3. the process by which a cell membrane surrounds a particle and encloses the particle in a vessel to bring the particle into the cell.
  4. substance that can not be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
  5. the arrangement of parts is an organism.
  6. the cytoplasmic network of protein filaments that plays an essential role in cell movement, shape and division.
  7. a cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes.
  8. the process by which cells use oxygen to produce energy from food.
  9. a cell organelle composed of rna and protein the site of protein synthesis.
  10. cell organelle that helps make a package of material to be transported out of the cell.
  11. is eukaryotic cells a process of cell division that forms to new nuclei each of which has the same number of chromosomes.
  12. a fluid filled vesicle found in the cytoplasm of plant cells or protozoans.
  13. class of molecules that includes sugars, starches and fiber contains carbon hydrogen and oxygen.
  14. a group of organs that work together to perform body function.
  15. the special normal or proper activity of an organ or part.
  16. the movement of particles from regions of higher destiny to regions of lower density.
  17. is eukaryotic cells the organelle that is the site of cellular respiration which releases energy for use by the cell

34 Clues: the arrangement of parts is an organism. • a cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes. • a covalently bonded compound that contains carbon. • acid-a molecule made up of subunits called nucleotides • a group of similar cells that perform a common function. • the diffusion of water through a semipermeable membrane. • ...

Histology: Cells 2024-06-17

Histology: Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Cells that recognize one another will group together (Cancer cells do not recognize each other)
  2. complementary copies of distinct DNA, the genetic code
  3. Controls the two major functions of the cell: Chemical reactions—synthesizing activities
  4. transporter of specific amino acids (building blocks of proteins)
  5. Membrane-bound organelles responsible for the breakdown of foreign substances that are engulfed by the cell by the process of phagocytosis or pinocytosis
  6. The building blocks of tissues in the body are attached to each other and to noncellular surfaces by
  7. cells attach to each other by fusion of their cell membranes
  8. Cells must have the ability to form substances that produce products to aid in the body’s function
  9. Fluids, chemical elements, and compounds must have the ability to move both in and out of cells
  10. allowing some substances to pass through it and others to be excluded
  11. found floating freely in the cytoplasm (polyribosomes) or attached to the ER
  12. Transitory, nonliving metabolic byproducts found in the cytoplasm of the cell
  13. Referred to as plasma membrane or plasmalemma; usually too thin to be seen with a light microscope
  14. Extensive membranous system found throughout the cytoplasm of the cell; composed of lipoprotein membranes existing in the form of connecting tubules and broad, flattened sacs
  15. Fluid located inside the cells of the body
  16. Permitting entrance and exit of selected substrates
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  1. the attachment of a cell to a noncellular surface
  2. Translucent, aqueous, homogeneous gel enclosed in the cell by the cell membrane
  3. Chemicals appear early in the development of the embryo
  4. contain a channel that runs between cells for communication of cell electrical impulses and passage of molecules
  5. This structure provides the chief source of energy for the cell (“powerhouse of the cell” by oxidation of nutrients) through enzymatic breakdown of fats, amino acids, and carbohydrates
  6. the delicate balance maintained between the two fluid compositions
  7. Smallest structures and functionally self-contained units in the body
  8. Change in the environment stimulates the cell to bring about a response to adapt to a change
  9. Cells must have the ability to preserve the species by giving rise to offspring
  10. Fluid mass that circulates outside and between cells
  11. The structure consists of stacks of closely spaced membranous sacs, in which newly formed proteins are concentrated and prepared for export out of the cell
  12. cell-to-cell attachments
  13. rough-surfaced endoplasmic reticulum (RER)
  14. smooth-surfaced endoplasmic reticulum (SER)

30 Clues: cell-to-cell attachments • rough-surfaced endoplasmic reticulum (RER) • Fluid located inside the cells of the body • smooth-surfaced endoplasmic reticulum (SER) • the attachment of a cell to a noncellular surface • Permitting entrance and exit of selected substrates • Fluid mass that circulates outside and between cells • ...

Cells & Microscopes 2025-12-01

Cells & Microscopes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Cells The pair of cells that open and close each stomata.
  2. The jelly-like substance where many chemical reactions occur.
  3. A dye used to increase contrast and make cell structures easier to see.
  4. A group of similar cells working together to perform a function.
  5. The process plants use to make glucose from carbon dioxide and water.
  6. The object or sample placed on a slide for microscopic examination.
  7. The green organelle where photosynthesis takes place.
  8. Membrane The thin layer controlling what enters and leaves the cell.
  9. The flat platform where the slide is placed for viewing.
  10. An instrument used to view very small objects such as cells.
  11. Organelles responsible for releasing energy through respiration.
  12. A fluid-filled space in plant cells used for storage and support.
  13. Lens The rotating lenses that provide different levels of magnification.
  14. A specialised structure within a cell that performs a specific function.
Down
  1. How many times larger a microscope makes an image appear.
  2. The process of releasing energy from food using oxygen.
  3. System A group of organs that work together to carry out a major function.
  4. Wall A rigid outer layer found in plant cells that provides support.
  5. The control centre of the cell containing genetic material.
  6. Tiny pores on the underside of leaves that allow gas exchange.
  7. The ability of a microscope to distinguish fine details clearly.
  8. The lens you look through at the top of the microscope.
  9. A thin piece of glass on which a specimen is mounted for viewing.
  10. A small glass square lowered over a specimen to protect and flatten it.
  11. A basic building block of all living organisms.
  12. A structure made of several tissues working together.

26 Clues: A basic building block of all living organisms. • The green organelle where photosynthesis takes place. • A structure made of several tissues working together. • The process of releasing energy from food using oxygen. • The lens you look through at the top of the microscope. • The flat platform where the slide is placed for viewing. • ...

CELLS CROSSWORD 2025-11-10

CELLS CROSSWORD crossword puzzle
Across
  1. central membrane organelle
  2. stores energy in plant roots/seeds
  3. what you look through in the microscope
  4. light source of the microscope
  5. substance in the cell that holds things in place
  6. powerhouse of the cell
  7. something ALL plants have
  8. lets different amounts of light through for the microscope
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  1. somthing ALL animals have
  2. the cells "garbage disposal"
  3. the "R" in MR.GREEN
  4. modifies/transports proteins
  5. the "M" in MR.GREEN
  6. rigid outer layer of the cell
  7. holds the tube in place
  8. small little dots in the cell
  9. the largest cell you can eat
  10. responsible for photosynthesis
  11. the "G" in MR.GREEN
  12. to hold a slide in place

20 Clues: the "R" in MR.GREEN • the "M" in MR.GREEN • the "G" in MR.GREEN • powerhouse of the cell • holds the tube in place • to hold a slide in place • somthing ALL animals have • something ALL plants have • central membrane organelle • the cells "garbage disposal" • modifies/transports proteins • the largest cell you can eat • rigid outer layer of the cell • small little dots in the cell • ...

Archaeal Cells 2026-03-13

Archaeal Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Diagram showing evolutionary relationships
  2. Membrane lipids found in archaea
  3. One of the two major groups of prokaryotes
  4. Membrane structure in some archaea
  5. Archaea that produce methane
  6. Salt-loving archaea
  7. Cell wall material in archaea
  8. Unique membrane lipids of archaea
  9. Variety of microorganisms
  10. Organisms living in extreme environments
  11. Domain including archaea and bacteria
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  1. Membrane distinct from bacteria
  2. Taxonomic domain of archaea
  3. Bond type in archaeal lipids
  4. Structural lipids of archaeal membranes
  5. Heat-loving archaea
  6. Lipids in archaeal membranes
  7. Cell wall different from bacteria
  8. Archaea living in acidic environments
  9. Environments where archaea thrive

20 Clues: Heat-loving archaea • Salt-loving archaea • Variety of microorganisms • Taxonomic domain of archaea • Bond type in archaeal lipids • Lipids in archaeal membranes • Archaea that produce methane • Cell wall material in archaea • Membrane distinct from bacteria • Membrane lipids found in archaea • Cell wall different from bacteria • Unique membrane lipids of archaea • ...

Cells Vocabulary 2024-08-27

Cells Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. that move materials across cell membranes and are essential for the life and growth of all living things
  2. transport across a membrane that DOES NOT require energy (diffusion or osmosis); moves from high concentration to low concentration
  3. the smallest unit of life, smallest organism that can meet the 7 characteristics of life
  4. transport across a membrane that requires energy and a protein pump to move molecules from low to high concentration
  5. organelle that is responsible for controlling all cellular activities; control center or brain of the cell
  6. The arrangement of parts in an organism
  7. passive transport of any substance across a semipermeable cell membrane
  8. a thread-like structure found in the nucleus of animal and plant cells that contains part or all of an organism's genetic material
  9. the ability ro allow certain molecules to enter or exit the cell while keeping others in or out
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  1. made of fatty acids and glycerol, they are the units that build cell membranes or boundaries
  2. process by which organisms maintain a relatively stable internal environment
  3. device that produces magnified images of structures that are too small to see with the unaided eye
  4. specialized organelles in eukaryotic cells that have a single or double layer of lipids surrounding them
  5. The activity, role, value or purpose of a part, activity, or trait of an organism; the job a structure or part performs
  6. passive transport across a membrane through a protein channel that does not require energy
  7. small, circular piece of DNA located in the cytoplasm of many bacteria
  8. membrane that contains the cell and separates the inside of the cell from its surroundings
  9. unicellular or multicellular organisms that DO have a nucleus and specialized membrane bound organelles
  10. small, unicellular primitive organisms that do not contain a nucleus or membrane bound organelles
  11. small specialized structure within a cell

20 Clues: The arrangement of parts in an organism • small specialized structure within a cell • small, circular piece of DNA located in the cytoplasm of many bacteria • passive transport of any substance across a semipermeable cell membrane • process by which organisms maintain a relatively stable internal environment • ...

Cells crossword 2024-11-21

Cells crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The part of the microscope you place your slide and sample.
  2. The part of the microscope that looks like a wheel and is used to bring the image into a rough area of clarity.
  3. A group of tissues working together to perform a function.
  4. structure in the cell that controls the function of the cell
  5. The ability of an organism to release energy from glucose.
  6. A cell that has a tail to swim to an egg cell.
  7. The ability for an organism to permanently gain size and dry mass.
  8. Structure in plant cells that contains cell sap.
  9. structure in a cell that releases energy in respiration
  10. The part of the microscope that looks like a wheel and is used to bring the image into focus
  11. The part of a microscope that focuses in on the sample.
  12. A cell that is found underground in plants and absorbs water and has a small projection on it.
  13. structure found in plant cells that absorbs light to make food.
  14. The ability for a living organism to go from one place to another.
  15. A piece of equipment that allows us to see cells.
  16. The basic building block of life.
  17. structure in a cell that controls what moves in and out of the cell.
Down
  1. The part of the microscope you look down.
  2. structure in a cell that carries out protein synthesis.
  3. A group of similar cells that work together to carry out a function.
  4. The ability for an organism to make offspring of the same species.
  5. the ability for an organism to take in food.
  6. A group of organs that work together to perform a specific function.
  7. The ability to detect and respond to changes in the environment.
  8. A group of organ systems that allow something to perform the 7 life processes.
  9. The ability for an organism to remove and release unwanted and toxic products of digestion.
  10. structure in a cell that keeps the organelles in place.
  11. structure in plant cells that provides support and gives it a rectangular shape.
  12. A cell that carries oxygen round the body.

29 Clues: The basic building block of life. • The part of the microscope you look down. • A cell that carries oxygen round the body. • the ability for an organism to take in food. • A cell that has a tail to swim to an egg cell. • Structure in plant cells that contains cell sap. • A piece of equipment that allows us to see cells. • ...

Cells & Organelles 2024-12-11

Cells & Organelles crossword puzzle
Across
  1. creates ribosomes
  2. tail, used for movement
  3. contains DNA
  4. makes energy for cell
  5. enclose cell, semi-permeable
  6. packages proteins
  7. liquid, contains organelles
  8. cell's energy source
  9. tubes in which RNA travels through, covered in Ribosomes
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  1. tubes & fibres for cell structure
  2. liquid, suspends DNA & RNA in nucleus
  3. DNA in prokaryote
  4. synthesize protein, read RNA
  5. plant or animal cell
  6. allows photosynthesis
  7. contains food & water
  8. contains enzymes
  9. hairlike structures, move by wiggling
  10. rigid, surround plant cells
  11. single-celled organism, lacks nucleus

20 Clues: contains DNA • contains enzymes • creates ribosomes • DNA in prokaryote • packages proteins • plant or animal cell • cell's energy source • makes energy for cell • allows photosynthesis • contains food & water • tail, used for movement • liquid, contains organelles • rigid, surround plant cells • synthesize protein, read RNA • enclose cell, semi-permeable • tubes & fibres for cell structure • ...

Specialised cells 2025-10-27

Specialised cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What are non-specialised animal cells called?
  2. What type of cells are plant and animal cells?
  3. Which type of cell can change shape to engulf microbes?
  4. Which type of animal cell has hair like structures to help trap and move microbes?
  5. What does a sperm cell need lots of to help it swim to the egg?
  6. Which type of plant cell can only carry water up the plant?
  7. What is the name given to the gap between nerve cells?
  8. What are at the ends of phloem cells? Sieves
  9. What scientific word for chemical does a sperm cell have in the tip of its head to help it break through the egg cell?
Down
  1. A neurone is specialised to carry this.
  2. What type of cell doesn’t have a nucleus?
  3. What type of cell has an axon?
  4. plant cell is adapted to be long to help it take nutrients and water from the soil?
  5. In which part of a plant cell does photosynthesis take place?
  6. What chemical makes plants look green?
  7. What name is given to the shape of a red blood cell?
  8. Which type of plant cell can transport the products of photosynthesis around the plant?
  9. What binds to haemoglobin? Oxygen
  10. What is the name given to non specialised plant cells that can turn into any type of cell the plant needs?
  11. What adaptation do root hair cells have in common with nerve cells?

20 Clues: What type of cell has an axon? • What binds to haemoglobin? Oxygen • What chemical makes plants look green? • A neurone is specialised to carry this. • What type of cell doesn’t have a nucleus? • What are non-specialised animal cells called? • What are at the ends of phloem cells? Sieves • What type of cells are plant and animal cells? • ...

Cell! 2024-08-30

Cell! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Smallest common denominator of life
  2. Produces energy through photosynthesis
  3. Regulates pressure in a cell
  4. Breaks down glucose into ATP
  5. Sexual Reproduction
  6. Cells with a nucleus
  7. First cells to appear on earth
  8. Moves cell through water
  9. Contains the cells genetic information
  10. Controls what type of cells are produced
Down
  1. Protects the cell from damage
  2. Asexual reproduction
  3. Digestive system of the cell
  4. More in the body than human cells
  5. Cells skeletal system
  6. Protein factories
  7. Cells without a cell wall
  8. Fundamental component of the cell membrane
  9. Sorts proteins
  10. Help store waste

20 Clues: Sorts proteins • Help store waste • Protein factories • Sexual Reproduction • Asexual reproduction • Cells with a nucleus • Cells skeletal system • Moves cell through water • Cells without a cell wall • Digestive system of the cell • Regulates pressure in a cell • Breaks down glucose into ATP • Protects the cell from damage • First cells to appear on earth • ...

A&P II, Chapter 21. The Lymphatic and Immune System 2025-07-24

A&P II, Chapter 21. The Lymphatic and Immune System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. found on macrophages, dendritic cells, and B cells, it binds to CD4 molecules on T cells
  2. apoptosis-inducing substance contained in granules of NK cells and cytotoxic T cells
  3. molecule in NK cell and cytotoxic T cell granules that form pores in the membrane of a target cell
  4. early induced proteins made in virally infected cells that cause nearby cells to make antiviral proteins
  5. found on most cells of the body, it binds to the CD8 molecule on T cells
  6. selection against thymocytes in the thymus that react with self-antigen
  7. clusters of rapidly proliferating B cells found in secondary lymphoid tissues
  8. cells that secrete cytokines that enhance the activity of macrophages and other cells
  9. main blood antibody of late primary and early secondary responses; passed from carrier to unborn child via placenta
  10. unencapsulated patches of lymphoid tissue found throughout the body
Down
  1. vasoactive mediator in granules of mast cells and is the primary cause of allergies and anaphylactic shock
  2. soluble, long-range, cell-to-cell communication molecule
  3. T lymphocytes with the ability to induce apoptosis in target cells
  4. enhancement of phagocytosis by the binding of antibody or antimicrobial protein
  5. stimulating growth of lymphocytes that have specific receptors
  6. relatively slow but very specific and effective immune response controlled by lymphocytes
  7. molecule recognized by the receptors of B and T lymphocytes
  8. ability of B cells to change the class of antibody they produce without altering the specificity for antigen
  9. cells that secrete cytokines that induce B cells to differentiate into antibody-secreting plasma cells
  10. immunity developed from an individual’s own immune system
  11. soluble, short-range, cell-to-cell communication molecule

21 Clues: soluble, long-range, cell-to-cell communication molecule • immunity developed from an individual’s own immune system • soluble, short-range, cell-to-cell communication molecule • molecule recognized by the receptors of B and T lymphocytes • stimulating growth of lymphocytes that have specific receptors • ...

PLANT AND ANIMAL CELLS 2015-09-15

PLANT AND ANIMAL CELLS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Aside from a cell wall and a large vacuole, this is the third distinct part of the plant cell.
  2. one of the largest organ of the cell and is known as the 'power house of the cell'.
  3. These grains are present in plant cells but not in animal cells.
  4. Most of the animal cells size range between 1 and 100 micrometers and are visible only with help of this device.
  5. There are two types of cells, prokaryotic and _________.
  6. Only plant cells have this to they make their own food
  7. Its cells can change its shape.
  8. Plant cells are similar in size and have this shape.
  9. While plants cells keep growing throughout their life, animal cells stop growth after _________.
  10. The cell wall is made of this.
  11. It is the digestive system of the cell.
  12. It is the fluid substance that fills the cell
  13. This “apparatus” are flattened stacks of membrane bound sacs where the proteins formed are packed.
Down
  1. The smallest cell organelles and are most abundant.
  2. Plants prepare their own food through a process known as this.
  3. This is the smaller cell between the animal and plant cell.
  4. Animal cells reserve food is usually this.
  5. Most of the activities of the cell is directed by this.
  6. Known as ________ reticulum, it is a large network of interconnecting membrane tunnels.
  7. Usually numerous and small in animal cells but single and large in plant cells.
  8. due to the lack of the cell wall, animal cells have a this shape.
  9. While both animal and plant cells have cell membranes, only plant cells have this to provide rigidity.
  10. These are found in animal cells but not in plant cells.
  11. Plant cells reserve food is usually in this form.
  12. Animal cells contain structures like centriole, lysosomes, cilia and ______.

25 Clues: The cell wall is made of this. • Its cells can change its shape. • It is the digestive system of the cell. • Animal cells reserve food is usually this. • It is the fluid substance that fills the cell • Plant cells reserve food is usually in this form. • The smallest cell organelles and are most abundant. • Plant cells are similar in size and have this shape. • ...