cells Crossword Puzzles

Cell Structure 2022-04-29

Cell Structure crossword puzzle
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  1. These cells have a CELLWALL
  2. Membrane-bound structure found within cells
  3. complex factories with various parts that work together.
  4. Oxygen + Glucose -> CO2 + Water + Energy
  5. CELLS that do not contain a nucleus, have very few organelles, and are small
  6. Green pigment found within CHLOROPLASTS
  7. The VACUOLE within plant cells is __________ and there is only one (as opposed to animal cells)
  8. Contain genes, which are made from DNA
  9. contains nearly all DNA in eukaryotic CELLS.
  10. CELLS that contain a NUCLEUS, many organelles, and are large
  11. Light + CO2 + Water -> Glucose + Oxygen
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  1. Used to release energy during
  2. These cells may contain VACUOLES, but they are small and temporary
  3. Selectively permeable barrier of the CELL
  4. extensive network of filaments in the CYTOPLASM that act as the CELL's skeleton.
  5. CELLWALL is made from this carbohydrate
  6. Specialized structures found within CELLs
  7. These structures absorb light for PHOTOSYNTHESIS
  8. Non-living material which gives cells structure
  9. Jelly-like living substance that makes up a CELL
  10. Contains DNA
  11. Plant cells are often this shape
  12. Genes are used to make these
  13. PROTEINS used to lower the activation energy of reactions in cells

24 Clues: Contains DNA • These cells have a CELLWALL • Genes are used to make these • Used to release energy during • Plant cells are often this shape • Contain genes, which are made from DNA • CELLWALL is made from this carbohydrate • Green pigment found within CHLOROPLASTS • Light + CO2 + Water -> Glucose + Oxygen • Oxygen + Glucose -> CO2 + Water + Energy • ...

Immunology Vocabulary 2022-09-30

Immunology Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. slg on B cells that binds Ag and transmits signal 1 to activate B cells
  2. chemical messengers secreted by immune cells that help in their communication with other cells
  3. abbreviation for name of MHC gene complex and proteins in humans
  4. family of pattern recognition receptors present on leukocytes and epithelial cells that recognize PAMPs on pathogens and help initiate immune response
  5. abbreviation for a cell that is able to present antigen via MHC molecules to T cell receptors on T cells
  6. one of two recombination activating genes which are essential for Ig and TCR gene rearrangement
  7. family name for cytokines that help cells to resist viral infections
  8. T cells that express the co-receptor protein which upon activation differentiate into cytotoxic T lymphocytes
  9. immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells
  10. protein family to which antibodies and B-cell receptors belong
  11. abbreviation for the Ag receptor on T cells
  12. abbreviation for cell adhesion molecule
  13. an abbreviation for a mechanism NK cells use to induce apoptosis in virally infected cells or tumor cells
  14. abbreviation for the designation of a family of cell surface molecules involved in presentation of peptide antigens to T cells
  15. family name of chemokines, chemicals that are a sub-class of cytokines with cell-attractant properties
  16. thymus-derived lymphocytes that are comprise of two different subsets, CD4 T cells and CD8 T cells
  17. large granular lymphocyte that serves as innate effector cell by inducing apoptosis of virally infected cells and tumor cells
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  1. large mononuclear phagocyte that contributes to innate immune responses; can act as effector cell in adaptive immune responses
  2. B lymphocyte that upon activation can differentiate into plasma cells secreting antibody molecules or B memory cells
  3. an immunoglobulin that is expressed on B cell surface
  4. abbreviation for a transcription factor that causes several hundred tissue-specific genes to be transcribed by a subpopulation of epithelial cells in the thymus
  5. abbreviation for white blood cells with multi-lobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules
  6. T cells that express the co-receptor protein which upon activation differentiate into distinct T-helper phenotypes
  7. cell wall component of gram negative bacteria which can be bound by TLR-4 on macrophages and dendritic cells
  8. transcription factor that helps activate the expression of many pro-inflammatory genes
  9. type of APC that presents antigen in the context of MHC to T cells
  10. abbreviation for receptors on immune cells and epithelial cells that recognize and bind to PAMPs on microbes
  11. abbreviation for an autoimmune disease where autoantibodies form immune complexes
  12. regulatory CD4+ T cells: a T cell subset that is responsible for suppressing or limiting immune responses
  13. recognized in native structure by antibodies or B cell receptor; a peptide that is presented by MHC molecules to T cell receptor

30 Clues: immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells • abbreviation for cell adhesion molecule • abbreviation for the Ag receptor on T cells • an immunoglobulin that is expressed on B cell surface • protein family to which antibodies and B-cell receptors belong • abbreviation for name of MHC gene complex and proteins in humans • ...

Intro to Cells & Organelles! :) 2022-12-15

Intro to Cells & Organelles! :) crossword puzzle
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  1. controls activities of a cell
  2. kept in a plasma membrane which keeps all organelles of the cell
  3. involved in energy storage
  4. all living cells have this to enclose their contents
  5. located in the cytoplasm of all eukaryotic cells
  6. work to move cells,fluids, and materials; found in animals & microorganisms
  7. all living things are made of one or more cells,cells are the basic unit of life and new cells are made from existing cells.
  8. these cells specialize in protein production
  9. single celled organisms without a nucleus
  10. this is where cells grow,metabolism happens and replications are brought out
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  1. located in the centrosome,near the nuclear envelope
  2. the smallest form of life that makes up all other forms of life
  3. particles consisting of RNA to protein
  4. gives structural support
  5. theses types of cells have to go through a process called photosynthesis
  6. digests cellular materials that no longer work well
  7. cells with a nucleus
  8. help to get rid of waste
  9. proteins are further processed to be transported
  10. cells producing fats and steroid hormones

20 Clues: cells with a nucleus • gives structural support • help to get rid of waste • involved in energy storage • controls activities of a cell • particles consisting of RNA to protein • single celled organisms without a nucleus • cells producing fats and steroid hormones • these cells specialize in protein production • located in the cytoplasm of all eukaryotic cells • ...

Cell culture puzzle 2024-06-03

Cell culture puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Greatest fear of anyone culturing cells
  2. Cryoprotective agent
  3. Blood-derived component added to growth medium to support cell culture
  4. Needs to be 5%
  5. Programmed cell death
  6. Cells spend majority of the time here
  7. Prevents growth of bacteria in cell culture
  8. Small and common contaminant in cell cultures, difficult to detect
  9. Measure of the proportion of live, healthy cells in a culture
  10. pH indicator for culture media
  11. Equipment used to separate cells or cell components by spinning at high speeds
  12. Tool to assess confluency
  13. Agent CE&S uses to wash residual medium of cells
  14. Method of introducing foreign DNA into cells
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  1. Term describing the proportion of the surface area covered by cells
  2. Equipment used to provide a contaminant-free work environment
  3. Enzyme to detach cells
  4. Study of the form and structure of cells
  5. Type of culture where cells grow freely in the medium
  6. Type of cells that need to attach to a surface to grow.
  7. Single layer of cells grown on a culture dish

21 Clues: Needs to be 5% • Cryoprotective agent • Programmed cell death • Enzyme to detach cells • Tool to assess confluency • pH indicator for culture media • Cells spend majority of the time here • Greatest fear of anyone culturing cells • Study of the form and structure of cells • Prevents growth of bacteria in cell culture • Method of introducing foreign DNA into cells • ...

Bill Nye Cells 2023-11-14

Bill Nye Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. Different cells are like different ____ of the house.
  2. All plants and animals in the world are made of ___.
  3. ____ are like the roadmap for the cell.
  4. ____ power the cell.
  5. During metamorphosis, all the cells get ____ .
  6. ____ are plant cells that are all dried out.
  7. Yogurt and cheese are made of milk (____) cells.
  8. Hemoglobin makes blood ____ in color.
  9. Instead of a wall, cells have a ____ ____ (animals)
  10. ____ is your body’s fastest growing organ.
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  1. People have about 100 ____ cells. (asking how many)
  2. ____ are cells you can see without a microscope
  3. Instead of a wall, cells have a ____ ____ (plants)
  4. Cells are like ____ , but cells are alive.
  5. Not all blood cells are red, some blood cells are ____ .
  6. Genes are made of ____ .
  7. There is no such thing as a ____ -____ boy.
  8. We all start as ____ cell.
  9. ____ tell cells what to do.

19 Clues: ____ power the cell. • Genes are made of ____ . • We all start as ____ cell. • ____ tell cells what to do. • Hemoglobin makes blood ____ in color. • ____ are like the roadmap for the cell. • Cells are like ____ , but cells are alive. • ____ is your body’s fastest growing organ. • There is no such thing as a ____ -____ boy. • ____ are plant cells that are all dried out. • ...

A&P 2021-04-01

A&P crossword puzzle
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  1. Accounts for 95% of RBC's
  2. Formation of platelets
  3. White blood cells
  4. Red blood cells
  5. Formation of all blood cells
  6. Platelets
  7. Formation of RBC's
  8. A machine that separates the blood
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  1. blood collected from a superficial vein
  2. Include antibodies and transport protein
  3. person who is trained to draw blood
  4. Low in oxygen
  5. Plenty of oxygen
  6. A hormone that increases the production of RBC's
  7. Decrease in oxygen in the blood
  8. required for blood clotting
  9. when heavier cells sink and light cells float
  10. contain red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
  11. Happens when EPO is released
  12. contains water, proteins, and amino acids

20 Clues: Platelets • Low in oxygen • Red blood cells • Plenty of oxygen • White blood cells • Formation of RBC's • Formation of platelets • Accounts for 95% of RBC's • required for blood clotting • Formation of all blood cells • Happens when EPO is released • Decrease in oxygen in the blood • A machine that separates the blood • person who is trained to draw blood • ...

Biology - Unit 2 Review 2022-10-31

Biology - Unit 2 Review crossword puzzle
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  1. determines what will get in and out of a cell; present in all cells
  2. type of cell that transports oxygen around out bodies
  3. cells that are small and simple
  4. the organelle where DNA is housed
  5. process whereby cells have a particular function
  6. cells that make up multicellular organisms
  7. scientist who determined all plants are made of cells
  8. provides structure in plant cells
  9. the organelle that makes proteins
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  1. the organelle that helps package carbs and lipids
  2. type of cell that passes electrical impulses
  3. this does not increase as fast as volume does in a cell
  4. the space inside of a cell is known as this
  5. breaks down waste and old cell parts
  6. scientist who fist saw the nucleus of a cell
  7. type of cell that can potentially become any other type of cell in the body
  8. site of photosynthesis in plant cells
  9. scientist who determined all cells come from other cells
  10. site of cellular respiration
  11. holds water in plant cells
  12. scientist who first saw cells under a microscope
  13. scientist who determined all animals are made of cells

22 Clues: holds water in plant cells • site of cellular respiration • cells that are small and simple • the organelle where DNA is housed • provides structure in plant cells • the organelle that makes proteins • breaks down waste and old cell parts • site of photosynthesis in plant cells • cells that make up multicellular organisms • the space inside of a cell is known as this • ...

Raimond Cells Review 2020-12-29

Raimond Cells Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Smaller, simpler cells
  2. Length times width time height
  3. All cells arise from ____ cells
  4. Type of cell with nucleus
  5. Makes protein in all cells
  6. All _____ are made from cells
  7. Length times width
  8. Outermost layer of a plant cell
  9. Sorting, packaging and shipping
  10. Jelly-like fluid in all cells
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  1. Bacteria and Archaea
  2. Converts sunlight into food
  3. Mitochondria were once bacteria
  4. Cells want to have ___ SA:Vol
  5. Converts food into ATP energy
  6. Stores water and food
  7. Covered in ribosomes
  8. Smallest functional living unit
  9. In the nucleus of Eukaryotes
  10. Fungi, plants, animals
  11. Controls what enters in all cells
  12. Gets rid of waste

22 Clues: Gets rid of waste • Length times width • Bacteria and Archaea • Covered in ribosomes • Stores water and food • Smaller, simpler cells • Fungi, plants, animals • Type of cell with nucleus • Makes protein in all cells • Converts sunlight into food • In the nucleus of Eukaryotes • Cells want to have ___ SA:Vol • Converts food into ATP energy • All _____ are made from cells • ...

Tissue Review Crossword 2021-11-09

Tissue Review Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. many layers of flat cells.
  2. multiple layers.
  3. single layer of square shaped cells.
  4. flat.
  5. consists of many layers of square/cube-shaped cells, but relationships among cells change when the tissue is stretched.
  6. columns/rectangle.
  7. square/cube.
  8. single layer of thin flat cells that are tightly packed together.
  9. glands, usually found within columnar or cuboidal epithlium.
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  1. many layers of elongated, rectangle-like cells.
  2. a group or mass of similar cells working together to perform a function.
  3. Epithelial tissues are attached to underlying connective tissue by ______ membrane.
  4. single layer of elongated, rectangle-like cells with two nuclei at different levels.
  5. two or three layers of square/cube shaped cells.
  6. the tissue that covers all body surfaces - inside and out.
  7. the tissue cells are more scattered within an extracellular matrix.
  8. single layer.
  9. the tissue that helps with body movement.
  10. the tissue found in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
  11. single layer of elongated, rectangle-like cells.

20 Clues: flat. • square/cube. • single layer. • multiple layers. • columns/rectangle. • many layers of flat cells. • single layer of square shaped cells. • the tissue that helps with body movement. • many layers of elongated, rectangle-like cells. • two or three layers of square/cube shaped cells. • single layer of elongated, rectangle-like cells. • ...

Group 1: Blood 2023-10-23

Group 1: Blood crossword puzzle
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  1. unclear flagments of megakarytes
  2. the lack of healthy red blood cells in the body
  3. act to digest the fibrin thread
  4. the percantage of blood volume occupied by red blood cells
  5. the formation of red blood cells in the red bone marrow
  6. formation of blood cells occurring in red blood cell
  7. the damage of blood coming from outside
  8. the shape of red blood cells
  9. a type of white blood cells that is part of immune system and helps fight infection
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  1. protein released by immune system that helps coordinate immune response
  2. a reduced supply of blood to the cells
  3. the dissolving of blood clot
  4. type of white blood cells that develop to macrophages
  5. straw-colored liquid portion of blood
  6. clotting in an unbroken blood vessels
  7. a thrombus that moves from site of origin
  8. abnormal increase in number of red blood cells
  9. genetic assortment on the surface of red blood cells
  10. the damage of blood coming from inside
  11. the uncontrollable of immature white blood cells

20 Clues: the dissolving of blood clot • the shape of red blood cells • act to digest the fibrin thread • unclear flagments of megakarytes • straw-colored liquid portion of blood • clotting in an unbroken blood vessels • a reduced supply of blood to the cells • the damage of blood coming from inside • the damage of blood coming from outside • a thrombus that moves from site of origin • ...

Immune System BB 2023-03-16

Immune System BB crossword puzzle
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  1. immune system cells that create antibodies
  2. immune system cells that remove foreign substances
  3. ___ immunity is giving the body small doses of a virus
  4. ___ line of defense is custom made cells
  5. toxin/foreign substance that triggers immune response
  6. immune system cells that attack infected cells
  7. ___ line of defense is the innate immune system
  8. infectious microbe that contains a section of DNA
  9. ___ acquired immunity is taking antibodies to become resistant
  10. ___ acquired immunity is the body making itself resistant
  11. ___ blood cells are responsible for stopping an infection
  12. Immune ___ are the smallest parts of the immune system
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  1. medicines that counteract bacterial infection
  2. ___ cycle is the reproduction of a bacteriophage with a host cell
  3. ___ immunity is what immunity the body already has
  4. giving the body beforehand immunity to something
  5. immune system cells that absorb bacteria
  6. immune system cells made in the bone marrow
  7. protein made to counteract toxins/foreign substances
  8. ___ system works to keep your body not sick

20 Clues: immune system cells that absorb bacteria • ___ line of defense is custom made cells • immune system cells that create antibodies • immune system cells made in the bone marrow • ___ system works to keep your body not sick • medicines that counteract bacterial infection • immune system cells that attack infected cells • ___ line of defense is the innate immune system • ...

Chapter 2: Cells 2021-10-21

Chapter 2: Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. Genetic material that multiplies inside a host cell
  2. Named the cell
  3. Cells without membrane bound structures
  4. Type of cell that houses a virus
  5. Determined that all plants are made of cells
  6. Structures found only in eukaryotic cells
  7. Scientist who created the smallpox vaccine
  8. Protein that protects cells from viruses
  9. Determined that all animals are made of cells
  10. Cells with membrane bound structures
  11. Virus that infects a bacteria
  12. Release energy for a cell
  13. Type of microscope used in school laboratories
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  1. Makes proteins for a cell
  2. Location for most of a cell's life processes
  3. Structures in animal cells that support
  4. Group of similar cells working together
  5. Organelle that help break down worn out cells
  6. Created a the first microscope
  7. Weakened form of a virus
  8. Determined that all cells come from other cells
  9. Type of microscope that can magnify up to 1 million times
  10. Type of virus that is not actively replicating
  11. Group of similar tissues working together

24 Clues: Named the cell • Weakened form of a virus • Makes proteins for a cell • Release energy for a cell • Virus that infects a bacteria • Created a the first microscope • Type of cell that houses a virus • Cells with membrane bound structures • Structures in animal cells that support • Cells without membrane bound structures • Group of similar cells working together • ...

Immune System BB 2023-03-16

Immune System BB crossword puzzle
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  1. ___ line of defense is custom made cells
  2. medicines that counteract bacterial infection
  3. ___ system works to keep your body not sick
  4. ___ acquired immunity is the body making itself resistant
  5. immune system cells made in the bone marrow
  6. ___ cycle is the reproduction of a bacteriophage with a host cell
  7. ___ line of defense is the innate immune system
  8. ___ acquired immunity is taking antibodies to become resistant
  9. Immune ___ are the smallest parts of the immune system
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  1. immune system cells that absorb bacteria
  2. ___ immunity is giving the body small doses of a virus
  3. ___ blood cells are responsible for stopping an infection
  4. protein made to counteract toxins/foreign substances
  5. immune system cells that create antibodies
  6. toxin/foreign substance that triggers immune response
  7. immune system cells that attack infected cells
  8. giving the body beforehand immunity to something
  9. infectious microbe that contains a section of DNA
  10. ___ immunity is what immunity the body already has
  11. immune system cells that remove foreign substances

20 Clues: immune system cells that absorb bacteria • ___ line of defense is custom made cells • immune system cells that create antibodies • ___ system works to keep your body not sick • immune system cells made in the bone marrow • medicines that counteract bacterial infection • immune system cells that attack infected cells • ___ line of defense is the innate immune system • ...

PLANT AND ANIMAL CELLS 2015-09-15

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

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. • ...

Chapter 2: Cells 2021-10-20

Chapter 2: Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. Weakened form of a virus
  2. Scientist who created the smallpox vaccine
  3. Organelle that help break down worn out cells
  4. Cells without membrane bound structures
  5. Genetic material that multiplies inside a host cell
  6. Determined that all cells come from other cells
  7. Group of similar cells working together
  8. Type of microscope used in school laboratories
  9. Created a the first microscope
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  1. Determined that all plants are made of cells
  2. Release energy for a cell
  3. Protein that protects cells from viruses
  4. Structures found only in eukaryotic cells
  5. Location for most of a cell's life processes
  6. Structures in animal cells that support
  7. Type of cell that houses a virus
  8. Type of virus that is not actively replicating
  9. Cells with membrane bound structures
  10. Makes proteins for a cell
  11. Group of similar tissues working together
  12. Virus that infects a bacteria
  13. Determined that all animals are made of cells
  14. Named the cell
  15. Type of microscope that can magnify up to 1 million times

24 Clues: Named the cell • Weakened form of a virus • Release energy for a cell • Makes proteins for a cell • Virus that infects a bacteria • Created a the first microscope • Type of cell that houses a virus • Cells with membrane bound structures • Structures in animal cells that support • Cells without membrane bound structures • Group of similar cells working together • ...

Chapter 2: Cells 2021-10-20

Chapter 2: Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. Genetic material that multiplies inside a host cell
  2. Named the cell
  3. Cells without membrane bound structures
  4. Type of cell that houses a virus
  5. Determined that all plants are made of cells
  6. Structures found only in eukaryotic cells
  7. Scientist who created the smallpox vaccine
  8. Protein that protects cells from viruses
  9. Determined that all animals are made of cells
  10. Cells with membrane bound structures
  11. Virus that infects a bacteria
  12. Release energy for a cell
  13. Type of microscope used in school laboratories
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  1. Makes proteins for a cell
  2. Location for most of a cell's life processes
  3. Structures in animal cells that support
  4. Group of similar cells working together
  5. Organelle that help break down worn out cells
  6. Created a the first microscope
  7. Weakened form of a virus
  8. Determined that all cells come from other cells
  9. Type of microscope that can magnify up to 1 million times
  10. Type of virus that is not actively replicating
  11. Group of similar tissues working together

24 Clues: Named the cell • Weakened form of a virus • Makes proteins for a cell • Release energy for a cell • Virus that infects a bacteria • Created a the first microscope • Type of cell that houses a virus • Cells with membrane bound structures • Structures in animal cells that support • Cells without membrane bound structures • Group of similar cells working together • ...

Tissue Review Crossword 2021-11-09

Tissue Review Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. many layers of flat cells.
  2. multiple layers.
  3. single layer of square shaped cells.
  4. flat.
  5. consists of many layers of square/cube-shaped cells, but relationships among cells change when the tissue is stretched.
  6. columns/rectangle.
  7. square/cube.
  8. single layer of thin flat cells that are tightly packed together.
  9. glands, usually found within columnar or cuboidal epithlium.
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  1. many layers of elongated, rectangle-like cells.
  2. a group or mass of similar cells working together to perform a function.
  3. Epithelial tissues are attached to underlying connective tissue by ______ membrane.
  4. single layer of elongated, rectangle-like cells with two nuclei at different levels.
  5. two or three layers of square/cube shaped cells.
  6. the tissue that covers all body surfaces - inside and out.
  7. the tissue cells are more scattered within an extracellular matrix.
  8. single layer.
  9. the tissue that helps with body movement.
  10. the tissue found in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
  11. single layer of elongated, rectangle-like cells.

20 Clues: flat. • square/cube. • single layer. • multiple layers. • columns/rectangle. • many layers of flat cells. • single layer of square shaped cells. • the tissue that helps with body movement. • many layers of elongated, rectangle-like cells. • two or three layers of square/cube shaped cells. • single layer of elongated, rectangle-like cells. • ...

Tissue Review Crossword 2021-11-09

Tissue Review Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. many layers of flat cells.
  2. multiple layers.
  3. single layer of square shaped cells.
  4. flat.
  5. consists of many layers of square/cube-shaped cells, but relationships among cells change when the tissue is stretched.
  6. columns/rectangle.
  7. square/cube.
  8. single layer of thin flat cells that are tightly packed together.
  9. glands, usually found within columnar or cuboidal epithlium.
Down
  1. many layers of elongated, rectangle-like cells.
  2. a group or mass of similar cells working together to perform a function.
  3. Epithelial tissues are attached to underlying connective tissue by ______ membrane.
  4. single layer of elongated, rectangle-like cells with two nuclei at different levels.
  5. two or three layers of square/cube shaped cells.
  6. the tissue that covers all body surfaces - inside and out.
  7. the tissue cells are more scattered within an extracellular matrix.
  8. single layer.
  9. the tissue that helps with body movement.
  10. the tissue found in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
  11. single layer of elongated, rectangle-like cells.

20 Clues: flat. • square/cube. • single layer. • multiple layers. • columns/rectangle. • many layers of flat cells. • single layer of square shaped cells. • the tissue that helps with body movement. • many layers of elongated, rectangle-like cells. • two or three layers of square/cube shaped cells. • single layer of elongated, rectangle-like cells. • ...

Cells and Systems of the Immune System by Kade Hamilton 2024-03-07

Cells and Systems of the Immune System by Kade Hamilton crossword puzzle
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  1. small and colorless cell fragments, forms blood clots
  2. where most immune system cells are produced
  3. Contains many white blood cells, can stop germs from entering through nose and mouth
  4. contains hemoglobin, transports oxygen and CO2 to and from tissues
  5. where T Cells mature
  6. cells that specialize in engulfing cell debris to digest, become macrophages
  7. most common group of cells in the immune system
  8. engulf and subdue pathogens
  9. Makes antibodies
  10. Stores immune system cells, breaks down platelets and red blood cells
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  1. Activated by cytokines, kill cancer cells
  2. First responders of the immune system
  3. Half of body's antibody producing cells are found here
  4. Differentiate into cytotoxic, memory, helper, and regulatory cells
  5. Releases histamine during Inflammation
  6. Kills pathogens by ingesting, a white blood cell, granulocyte, and phagocyte
  7. Act as filters for the body, may swell when fighting infection
  8. Eat and Digest cell debris
  9. cells that remember past antigen exposure
  10. release histamines to get rid of allergens

20 Clues: Makes antibodies • where T Cells mature • Eat and Digest cell debris • engulf and subdue pathogens • First responders of the immune system • Releases histamine during Inflammation • Activated by cytokines, kill cancer cells • cells that remember past antigen exposure • release histamines to get rid of allergens • where most immune system cells are produced • ...

Group 1: Blood 2023-10-23

Group 1: Blood crossword puzzle
Across
  1. anclear flagments of megakarytes
  2. the lack of healthy red blood cells in the body
  3. act to digest the fibrin thread
  4. the percantage of blood volume occupied by red blood cells
  5. the formation of red blood cells in the red bone marrow
  6. formation of blood cells occurring in red blood cell
  7. the demage of blood coming from outside
  8. the shape of red blood cells
  9. a type of white blood cells that is part of immune system and helps fight infection
Down
  1. protein released by immune system that helps coordinate immune response
  2. a reduced supply of blood to the cells
  3. the dissolving of blood clot
  4. type of white blood cells that develop to macrophages
  5. straw-colored liquid portion of blood
  6. clotting in an unbroken blood vessels
  7. a thrombus that moves from site of origin
  8. abnormal increase in number of red blood cells
  9. genetic assortment on the surface of red blood cells
  10. the demage of blood coming from inside
  11. the uncontrollable of immature white blood cells

20 Clues: the dissolving of blood clot • the shape of red blood cells • act to digest the fibrin thread • anclear flagments of megakarytes • straw-colored liquid portion of blood • clotting in an unbroken blood vessels • a reduced supply of blood to the cells • the demage of blood coming from inside • the demage of blood coming from outside • a thrombus that moves from site of origin • ...

Lecture 8 and 9 2024-02-21

Lecture 8 and 9 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. molecule that can help deactivate T cells
  2. ligand for PD-1
  3. these T cells express both CD4 and CD8
  4. CTLA-4 and PD-1 function as this type of protein that decommissions T cells
  5. Do you have receptors that recognize one of the self MHC molecules which I am expressing on my surface?
  6. cell that is characteristically star shaped
  7. protein that's prominently displayed on the surface of CTLs
  8. another level of protection against autoimmunity
  9. a way of eliminating obsolete T cells after they have been re-stimulated many times
  10. transcription factor that drives expression of many tissue specific antigens
  11. Do you recognize any of the self peptides displayed by the MHC molecules on my surface?
  12. binding partner for Fas ligand
  13. T cells that help protect us from autoimmunne disease; subset of CD4 T cells selected to become these cells
  14. Cell that asks T cells questions
  15. T cells learn tolerance of self in the thymus
Down
  1. these proteins give each organ or tissue type its identity
  2. Cell that tests T cells for tolerance of self
  3. a "neutered" T cell
  4. Cells that stop displaying either CD4 or CD8
  5. T cell that dampens the immune response
  6. the outer region of the thymus
  7. at least 25% of all B cells in mice take advantage of this "second chance"
  8. self eating
  9. NK cells destroy cells that don't display class I MHC molecules on their surface
  10. central region of the thymus
  11. B7 molecules plug into these receptor proteins on T cells
  12. gene that conferrs nTreg cells their properties

27 Clues: self eating • ligand for PD-1 • a "neutered" T cell • central region of the thymus • the outer region of the thymus • binding partner for Fas ligand • Cell that asks T cells questions • these T cells express both CD4 and CD8 • T cell that dampens the immune response • molecule that can help deactivate T cells • cell that is characteristically star shaped • ...

Immunity 2014-03-10

Immunity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. eat foreign cells by phagocytosis
  2. anything which provokes an adaptive immune response
  3. synonym for white blood cells
  4. powerful medicines that fight bacterial infection
  5. defend the body against foreign cells, viruses, or disease
  6. transfer of humoral immunity in the form of ready-made antibodies
  7. another name for antibodies
  8. this is how cells check each other
  9. takes less time to take action than primary immune response
  10. they can move through both blood and interstitial tissue to treat sickness
  11. can immediately detect sickness and act through lysing
  12. prevents blood from clotting too quickly
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  1. involved in inflammatory responses
  2. transported by plasma, produce large amounts of antibodies
  3. allows communication between cells specifically to trigger defense
  4. responses found in cells in response to threat
  5. defend against pathogens and specialize in wound healing
  6. the ability of antibodies to clear pathogens
  7. created by body to try and get rid of the pathogen
  8. synonym for phagocyte
  9. response found in bodily fluid
  10. replenishes macrophages and can move quickly to an infected area
  11. neutralize foreign viruses and cells
  12. all cells created the same from white blood cells to combat disease
  13. grabs other cells to ask for help in fighting disease
  14. protection in response to foreign cell or virus
  15. production of antibodies
  16. a small dose of a weak antigenic material in order to provide immunity
  17. depends specifically on white blood cells to protect body
  18. activates helper T cells, Tc cells, and B cells
  19. properties of both T cells and Natural killer cells
  20. document and remember how to kill cells
  21. prevents pathogens from entering body

33 Clues: synonym for phagocyte • production of antibodies • another name for antibodies • synonym for white blood cells • response found in bodily fluid • eat foreign cells by phagocytosis • involved in inflammatory responses • this is how cells check each other • neutralize foreign viruses and cells • prevents pathogens from entering body • document and remember how to kill cells • ...

Unicellular and Cell Organisms Study Guide 2021-02-13

Unicellular and Cell Organisms Study Guide crossword puzzle
Across
  1. all organisms are made up of one or more cells, all cells come from pre-existing cells, the cell is the basic unit of structure and organization that performs life functions
  2. When multiplying the eyepiece lens by the objective lens what are you trying to find?
  3. plant cells, animal cells, protists, fungi are all types of what cell?
  4. where is the DNA located in prokaryotic cells?
  5. is cilia, flagella, and pseudopod different ways cells move? (t/f)
  6. site of protein synthesis and is in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
  7. location where cellular respiration takes place and helps create ATP energy
  8. heavily pigmented region in certain unicellular organisms that functions in light reception. Draws them toward sunlight so protist chloroplasts can make food
  9. only in plant cells, provides structure
  10. bacteria and archaea cells are types of which cell prokaryotes or eukaryotes?
  11. phospholipids bilayers have__________head and hydrophobic tails.
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  1. only in plant cells, location of where photosynthesis takes place, thylakoids that contain chlorophyll
  2. cells, bacteria, and other single-celled or multicellular organisms direct their movements in response to certain chemicals in their environment
  3. what type of cells do not have a cell wall?
  4. ability to control certain molecules that come in or out of the cell
  5. ability in keeping the environment stable and balanced
  6. eukaryotic cells evolved from prokaryotic cells over time
  7. What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
  8. storage of all the materials that cells need such as food, minerals, water, enzymes, and is where waste is stored
  9. the ability of organisms to moving in response to a light source

20 Clues: only in plant cells, provides structure • what type of cells do not have a cell wall? • where is the DNA located in prokaryotic cells? • ability in keeping the environment stable and balanced • eukaryotic cells evolved from prokaryotic cells over time • the ability of organisms to moving in response to a light source • ...

Y7 Cells 2012-12-14

Y7 Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Group of similar cells
  2. The jelly-like substance inside a cell where most of its activity happens
  3. The green parts of plant cells which capture light energy to make food from water and carbon dioxide
  4. Connections of nerve cells
  5. Group of organs working together to carry out different life processes (2 words, 5, 6)
  6. Large ‘bag’ inside a cell containing sap
  7. A piece of apparatus that makes objects look bigger by making an enlarged image of them
  8. Long thin part of a nerve cell that allows it to carry messages from your nervous system to the extremities of your body and back
  9. Describes the features of a cell and how they are arranged
  10. Wheel on the microscope used to see the specimen clearly with a particular lens
  11. The part of a cell which controls all its activities
  12. Electrical signal carried by a nerve cell
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  1. Cells with special features to perform particular functions
  2. Tough outer covering of plant cells which helps keep them rigid (2 words, 4, 4)
  3. The process of selecting a sample or samples for testing
  4. The outer part of all cells which hold in the other parts of the cell and controls what travels in and out of the cell (2 words, 4, 8)
  5. Group of tissues working together to do something useful
  6. One of seven processes seen in living things (MRS GREN: movement; respiration; sensitivity; growth; reproduction; excretion; nutrition) (2 words, 4, 7)
  7. Use symptoms or test results to identify a problem
  8. Make bigger
  9. Job / purpose

21 Clues: Make bigger • Job / purpose • Group of similar cells • Connections of nerve cells • Large ‘bag’ inside a cell containing sap • Electrical signal carried by a nerve cell • Use symptoms or test results to identify a problem • The part of a cell which controls all its activities • The process of selecting a sample or samples for testing • ...

Cells Crossword 2013-01-22

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. (no spaces) building blocks of protein, used for any action or function in cell
  2. important part in transport of chemical energy
  3. contain and transport proteins and molecules
  4. organelles found in plant cells and some bacteria
  5. simple sugar consisting carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
  6. important part of DNA transciption
  7. translate RNA into protein
  8. (no spaces) repairs DNA
  9. family of proteins that defend the cell from bacteria, fungi and certain viruses
  10. (no spaces) if a molecule or atom has an unpaired electron, it's a free radical
  11. (no spaces) physical storage of data in cells and viruses in form of RNA or DNA
  12. long and twisted molecule stores genetic code
  13. provides the cell energy
  14. body packaging and shipping plant in cell, normally they are in animal cells
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  1. (no spaces) primary component of membranes
  2. (no spaces) proteins that allow cell to keep it from producing certain things
  3. (no spaces) a membrane network within the cytoplasm of cells involved in the synthesis, modification, and transport of cellular materials
  4. a vesicle found in eukaryotic cells that defends it from free radicals
  5. a part of the cell that directs all of its activities and actions
  6. a space or vesicle within the cytoplasm of a cell, enclosed by a membrane and normally contains fluid
  7. membrane a thin sack that surrounds a cell and protects it from the outside world
  8. vesicles filled with digestive proteins
  9. a jelly-like substance inside a cell
  10. uses as a skeleton to move around
  11. (no spaces) the rigid outermost cell layer found in plants and certain algae, bacteria, and fungi but characteristically absent from animal cells.

25 Clues: (no spaces) repairs DNA • provides the cell energy • translate RNA into protein • uses as a skeleton to move around • important part of DNA transciption • a jelly-like substance inside a cell • vesicles filled with digestive proteins • (no spaces) primary component of membranes • contain and transport proteins and molecules • long and twisted molecule stores genetic code • ...

Cells & Organelles 2013-04-15

Cells & Organelles crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
  2. in a eukaryotic cell, one of the structures in the nucleus that are made up of DNA and protein; in a prokaryotic cell, the main ring of DNA.
  3. That portion of the endoplasmic reticulum that is free of ribosomes.
  4. A cell is a basic unit of life.
  5. Stacks of sacks in the Chloroplasts.
  6. thin, flexible barrier around a cell; regulates what enters and leaves the cell. Made of a lipid bilayer.
  7. Cell organelle that stores materials such as water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates
  8. organelle found in cells of plants and some other organisms that captures the energy from sunlight and converts it into chemical energy
  9. An organelle is a structure that carries out specific activities within the cell.
  10. a whole structure (as a building) made up of interconnected or related structures
  11. A small living plant or animal seen only with a microscope; a microbe
  12. controls what goes in and out of the nucleus
  13. (biochemistry) a long linear polymer found in the nucleus of a cell and formed from nucleotides and shaped like a double helix
  14. a network of fibers that holds the cell together, helps the cell to keep its shape, and aids in movement
  15. Creates own food like plants.
  16. compounds containing carbon (something made by living organisms)
  17. directs movement of genetic material during cell division.
  18. small particle in the cell on which proteins are assembled; made of RNA and protein
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  1. A cell that contains a nucleus and membrane bound organelles; opposite of Prokaryote
  2. a network of interconnected membranous sacs in a eukaryotic cell's cytoplasm; covered with ribosomes that make membrane proteins and secretory proteins.
  3. Consumes others for food.
  4. Single celled, lacks a nucleus, lacks internal structures.
  5. does not contain carbon (not made by living organisms & found in the earth's crust)
  6. Strong layer around the cell membrane in plants, algae, and some bacteria
  7. the region of the cell within the membrane that includes the fluid, the cytoskeleton, and all of the organelles except the nucleus. Three main functions: energy, storage, and manufacturing.
  8. Powerhouse of the cell, organelle that is the site of ATP (energy) production
  9. an intracellular vesicle moves to the plasma membrane and fusion of the vesicular membrane and plasma membrane occurs
  10. a structure in a cell that receives proteins and other newly formed materials from the endoplasmic reticulum, packages them, and distributes them to other parts of the cell
  11. The organelle where ribosomes are made, synthesized and partially assembled, located in the nucleus
  12. the manner of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts
  13. (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission
  14. a substance gains entry into a cell without passing through the cell membrane.
  15. Basic units of DNA molecule, composed of a sugar, a phosphate, and one of 4 DNA bases
  16. single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus; prokaryotes
  17. a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
  18. All living things are made of cells. Cells are the basic units of form and function in living things. All cells come from pre-existing cells.
  19. An organelle containing digestive enzymes

37 Clues: Consumes others for food. • Creates own food like plants. • A cell is a basic unit of life. • Stacks of sacks in the Chloroplasts. • An organelle containing digestive enzymes • controls what goes in and out of the nucleus • single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus; prokaryotes • Single celled, lacks a nucleus, lacks internal structures. • ...

iBiology Cells 2013-11-30

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 Crossword 2014-06-08

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A regulatory protein whose concentration fluctuates cyclically
  2. membrane protein that specifically facilitates the diffusion of water
  3. division of the cytoplasm to form two separate daughter cells
  4. Programmed cell death
  5. The cellular uptake of macromolecules
  6. A small, intracellular membrane-bound sac
  7. A protein with covalently attached carbohydrate
  8. An ordered sequence of events in the life of a dividing eukaryotic cell
  9. Molecules that constitute the inner bilayer of biological membranes
  10. sac that plays roles in intracellular digestion and the release of cellular waste products
  11. folds of the inner mitochondrial membrane
Down
  1. control mechanisms that ensure the fidelity of cell division in eukaryotic cells
  2. The cellular secretion of macromolecules
  3. A solution with a lesser solute concentration than another
  4. steroid, acts as a precursor molecule for the synthesis of other steroids
  5. Having parts or areas with opposed or contrasting properties
  6. A long carbon chain carboxylic acid
  7. a short carbohydrate chain attached to the third carbon of the glycerol molecule
  8. A structural polysaccharide of cell walls
  9. An open channel in the cell wall of plants through which strands of cytosol connect from adjacent cells
  10. nuclear division in eukaryotic cells conventionally divided into five stages
  11. A functional group important in energy transfer
  12. A solution with a greater solute concentration than another

23 Clues: Programmed cell death • A long carbon chain carboxylic acid • The cellular uptake of macromolecules • The cellular secretion of macromolecules • A small, intracellular membrane-bound sac • A structural polysaccharide of cell walls • folds of the inner mitochondrial membrane • A protein with covalently attached carbohydrate • A functional group important in energy transfer • ...

Cells & Microscopes 2015-05-17

Cells & Microscopes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the cell that feels pain when you hurt yourself
  2. the fist person to discover cells
  3. controls what goes in and out of a cell
  4. the site of photo synthesis and is green in colour
  5. the item used to magnify something
  6. the thing that everything is made up of
  7. the part of a cell that produces energy
  8. fluid filled space between organelles and holds i in place
  9. the unit measure for microscopes other than micrometer
  10. what plants use to create energy
  11. the part of a microscope you look through
  12. the cell that gets pumped around your body though your veins
  13. the part of a microscope that the slide sits on
  14. the unit measure for microscopes other than nanometre
  15. the control centre of the cell and contains DNA
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  1. store water, food and nutrients for the cell
  2. the part of a microscope that lets the light through
  3. the instrument used to magnify something using brightness to shine though it
  4. cells are able to eat is known as
  5. the person who devised the microscope
  6. the part of a microscope that magnifies the specimen on the slide
  7. the cell in a male that swims to an egg
  8. one of the main cells other than animal cell
  9. scientific idea of cells
  10. the piece of a microscope that magnifies the item on the slide
  11. the part of a cell that holds things in place
  12. when a cell multiplies itself its called this

27 Clues: scientific idea of cells • what plants use to create energy • the fist person to discover cells • cells are able to eat is known as • the item used to magnify something • the person who devised the microscope • controls what goes in and out of a cell • the thing that everything is made up of • the cell in a male that swims to an egg • the part of a cell that produces energy • ...

Cells Crossword 2017-02-05

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Required for photosynthesis to proceed.
  2. A fold in the inner membrane of a mitochondrion.
  3. Used to transport proteins and lipids around the cell.
  4. These are found in the nucleus of eukaryotes and in the cytoplasm of prokaryotes.
  5. Pigment contained in chloroplasts.
  6. True kernel.
  7. Selectively permeable boundary between the cell and the external environment(6,8).
  8. The liquid component of the cytoplasm.
  9. A product of photosynthesis.
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  1. Slimy or sticky exterior of a prokaryote for adhering to surfaces.
  2. Membranous flattened sacs in a chloroplast.
  3. Organelle abundant in cells involved in secretion (5,4).
  4. Large structure filled with fluid, dissolved salts and sugar.
  5. Made of cellulose (4,4).
  6. The ER involved in the synthesis of lipids.
  7. Site of photosynthesis.
  8. Site of aerobic respiration in eukaryotes.
  9. Network of protein fibres attached to the plasma membrane.
  10. Before kernel.
  11. Site of protein synthesis.

20 Clues: True kernel. • Before kernel. • Site of photosynthesis. • Made of cellulose (4,4). • Site of protein synthesis. • A product of photosynthesis. • Pigment contained in chloroplasts. • The liquid component of the cytoplasm. • Required for photosynthesis to proceed. • Site of aerobic respiration in eukaryotes. • Membranous flattened sacs in a chloroplast. • ...

Cells Crossword 2019-08-22

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / when comparing the two solutions, the solution with the lesser concentration of solutes
  2. / the center of the atom which contains the protons and neutrons
  3. diffusion / movements specific molecules across cell membranes through protein channels
  4. apparatus / stack of membranes in the cell that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins from the ER
  5. / specialized structure that performs important cellular functions within an eukaryote cell
  6. specialization / separate roles for each type of cell in multicellular organisms
  7. / process by which a cell takes in liquid from the surrounding environment
  8. / organisms whose cells contain nuclei
  9. envelope / layer of two envelopes that surrounds the nucleus
  10. / network of protein filaments within some cells that helps the cell maintain its shape and is involved in movement
  11. / threadlike structure within the nucleus containing the genetic information that is passed from one generation of cells to another
  12. reticulum / membrane system where lipids are assembled and where some proteins are modified
  13. bilayer / double layered sheet that forms the core of almost all cell membranes
  14. / process in which extensions of cytoplasm surround and engulf large particles and take them into the cell
  15. / cell organelle that converts the chemical energy stored in food into compounds that are more convenient for the cell to use
  16. / process by which a cell releases large amounts of materials
  17. / when comparing the two solutions, the solution with the greater concentration of solutes
  18. / diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane
Down
  1. / small particle in the cell on which proteins are assembled, made of RNA and proteins
  2. / single celled organism lacking a nucleus
  3. / the center of the atom which contains the protons and neutrons, structure that contains the DNA and controls activities
  4. / organelle found in cells of plants and some other organisms that captures the energy from sunlight and converts it into energy
  5. / process by which molecules tend to move from an area where they are more concentrated to an area that’s less concentrated
  6. theory / idea that all living things are composed of cells,
  7. / cell organelle that stores materials such as water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates
  8. / material that’s inside the cell membrane
  9. / cell organelle filled with enzymes needed to break down materials in the cell
  10. transport / energy requiring process that moves material across a cell membrane against concentration difference
  11. / group of similar cells that perform a particular function
  12. / the mass of solute in a given volume of solution or mass/volume
  13. / when the concentration of a solute is the same
  14. / granular material visible within the nucleus, consists of DNA
  15. / process by which a cell takes material into the cell by infolding of the cell membrane
  16. / when the concentration of two solutions is the same
  17. / one of two tiny structures located in the cytoplasm of animal cells near the nuclear envelope
  18. wall / strong supporting layer around the cell membrane in plants
  19. system / group of organs that work together to perform a specific function

37 Clues: / organisms whose cells contain nuclei • / single celled organism lacking a nucleus • / material that’s inside the cell membrane • / when the concentration of a solute is the same • / when the concentration of two solutions is the same • theory / idea that all living things are composed of cells, • / group of similar cells that perform a particular function • ...

25 cells 2017-10-30

25 cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. er-makes cellular products
  2. a minute opening in a surface
  3. narrow thread
  4. wall-supports and protects the plant
  5. organells that are present
  6. ribosomes are made
  7. network
  8. small organells
  9. energy is changed into chemical energy
  10. vesicle-a type of cell within the body
  11. bodies-packaging and secreting
  12. er-transports materials
  13. is released
  14. DNA is bound with proteins
  15. center
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  1. division
  2. of protein synthesis
  3. organelles
  4. material
  5. like structure
  6. envelope-surrounds nucleus
  7. organells
  8. and worn out cell parts
  9. microtubule
  10. membrane-a microscopic membrane of lipids

25 Clues: center • network • division • material • organells • organelles • microtubule • is released • narrow thread • like structure • small organells • ribosomes are made • of protein synthesis • and worn out cell parts • er-transports materials • er-makes cellular products • envelope-surrounds nucleus • organells that are present • DNA is bound with proteins • a minute opening in a surface • ...

CELLS & MICROSCOPES 2016-08-08

CELLS & MICROSCOPES crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ON GLASSES
  2. shallow, dome-shaped cup with a flexible rim
  3. The opposite of an animal cell.
  4. NOT A HEAVY MICROSCOPE.
  5. CRYPTIC
  6. LIKE NUCLEAR
  7. A process where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells.
  8. exist at or from an earlier time.
  9. ON READING GLASSES
  10. A substance consisting of atoms or ions of two or more different elements.
  11. NEEDED TO MAKE BABY
  12. CELL THAT IS RED THAT CONTAINS BLOOD.
  13. A space or vesicle within the cytoplasm of a cell.
  14. IN YOUR BODY
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  1. The process of programmed cell death.
  2. As a Dutch spectacle-maker
  3. A plastic in green plant cells which contains chlorophyll and in which photosynthesis takes place.
  4. The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell.
  5. The main microscope lens used to magnify tiny objects.
  6. ENGLISH NATURAL PHILOSOPHER
  7. Process used by plants.
  8. THEORY OF CELLS
  9. SMALLER THAN A NANOMETRE
  10. USED TO PERFORM ACTS OR MUSICALS
  11. SMALLER THAN A CM
  12. The material or protoplasm within a living cell, excluding the nucleus.
  13. CELL....
  14. An organelle found in large numbers in most cells.
  15. NERVE....

29 Clues: CRYPTIC • CELL.... • NERVE.... • ON GLASSES • LIKE NUCLEAR • IN YOUR BODY • THEORY OF CELLS • SMALLER THAN A CM • ON READING GLASSES • NEEDED TO MAKE BABY • Process used by plants. • NOT A HEAVY MICROSCOPE. • SMALLER THAN A NANOMETRE • As a Dutch spectacle-maker • ENGLISH NATURAL PHILOSOPHER • The opposite of an animal cell. • USED TO PERFORM ACTS OR MUSICALS • exist at or from an earlier time. • ...

Cells & Microscopes 2016-08-08

Cells & Microscopes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Is 1000000 times smaller than millimeter.
  2. The process of capturing a substance from outside the cell through the cell membrane.
  3. Who created the law of elasticity.
  4. Cells that controls your body.
  5. What plays the major role in breathing.
  6. Who invented the first microscope.
  7. Cells than makes up plants
  8. Microscope that employs visible lights.
  9. The process where plants make their own food.
  10. Everything in a cell that is outside the nucleus in a cell.
  11. A thin layer of protein and fat that surrounds the outside of a cell.
  12. What makes up your body.
  13. The tough, rigid outside surface of a plant cell.
  14. A disk-shaped organelle that contains chlorophyll.
  15. Where the cell break into two.
Down
  1. Is 1000 times smaller than millimetre
  2. Makes up the compound APT from glucose
  3. Cells that carry oxygen through your body.
  4. Microscopes that contains two or more convex lenses.
  5. What you look through on a microscope.
  6. Existed in an early time.
  7. What you put in your eyes to take over glasses.
  8. Where the specimen is placed for observation.
  9. Cells that look like tadpole.
  10. The theory that describes the properties of cells.
  11. What exists in the central of a cell.
  12. A fluid-filled bubble-like structure in a cell.
  13. The death of cells.

28 Clues: The death of cells. • What makes up your body. • Existed in an early time. • Cells than makes up plants • Cells that look like tadpole. • Cells that controls your body. • Where the cell break into two. • Who created the law of elasticity. • Who invented the first microscope. • Is 1000 times smaller than millimetre • What exists in the central of a cell. • ...

Cells Crossword 2016-08-03

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The cell that enables you to feel, hear, taste, smell and see.
  2. An optical instrument for forming magnified images of small objects.
  3. A man often credited for creating the first compound microscope.
  4. The material in a cell, excluding the nucleus.
  5. An organelle responsible for creating chemical energy.
  6. A semipermeable membrane. Also known as a muscle in the human body.
  7. The different types of magnification tools that can be used in a microscope.
  8. The piece of glass used for magnification that is usually closest to the eye in a microscope.
  9. The programmed death of a cell.
  10. The outside of a cell, responsible for protecting it.
  11. Was the first to discover “cells” in tree bark.
  12. A piece of glass that is slightly curved in order to magnify things.
Down
  1. The small particles found in plants that hold DNA and produce energy along with other purposes.
  2. An instrument that uses lenses to to examine small objects. Has lower resolution than ones that use electrons however.
  3. The part of a cell that stores food and water for the living organism.
  4. The process of turning sunlight into electricity.
  5. Is found in all living organisms, is also microscopic.
  6. A cell in the body that carries oxygen around it. Runs through the veins.
  7. The male reproductive cell.
  8. The energy producers in a plant cell.
  9. A very small measuring unit, smaller than a millimeter but bigger than a nanometre
  10. A process in which cell takes in materials from the outside.
  11. A unit of measurement smaller than micrometre (again?).
  12. The process in which a cell splits to create two separate cells.
  13. To have existed over a longer period of time.
  14. Contains the living organism’s DNA. Part of a cell.
  15. The scientific ‘idea’ which states that all living things are made from small particles containing their DNA.
  16. The layer protecting a cell.
  17. The place in a microscope where you place the sides. Also, certain point in the process of development. Also, a place where people perform.

29 Clues: The male reproductive cell. • The layer protecting a cell. • The programmed death of a cell. • The energy producers in a plant cell. • To have existed over a longer period of time. • The material in a cell, excluding the nucleus. • Was the first to discover “cells” in tree bark. • The process of turning sunlight into electricity. • ...

Cells & Tissues 2024-05-25

Cells & Tissues crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This connective tissue attaches muscle to bone.
  2. This gland is ductless and secrete hormones.
  3. Sodium, potassium, chloride, phosphorus, and _____ are examples of mineral salts.
  4. This membrane hold the epithelial cells together.
  5. Molecules and proteins make up our chromosomes; also known as _____.
  6. This type of muscle you will find in the arteries, veins, digestive tract, and walls oaf hollow organs.
  7. Cells that have minimal intercellular contents and are tight together.
  8. This is controlled by smooth muscle.
  9. Specialized connective tissue composed of plasma.
  10. Glandular _____ tissue form glands.
  11. Chemical energy, ATP is converted in the _____.
  12. Transitional epithelium is found in this organ.
Down
  1. Protective tissue.
  2. This is the RNA used during transcription.
  3. Structure covering some cells to help move material.
  4. Fluid portion of blood
  5. Nonpolar compounds do not easily ______ in water.
  6. This membrane lines the cavities of freely moving joints.
  7. This type of cell produces heparin and histamine.
  8. What is the basic unit of organization of all organisms?
  9. Type of solution where the atoms are clumped.
  10. This gland has excretory ducts
  11. A cavity where you will find chondrocytes.
  12. This is where transcription occurs.

24 Clues: Protective tissue. • Fluid portion of blood • This gland has excretory ducts • Glandular _____ tissue form glands. • This is where transcription occurs. • This is controlled by smooth muscle. • This is the RNA used during transcription. • A cavity where you will find chondrocytes. • This gland is ductless and secrete hormones. • Type of solution where the atoms are clumped. • ...

Macromolecules / Cells 2023-09-05

Macromolecules / Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Holds all the organelles
  2. Examples are Fat , Oil , and Phospholipid
  3. Making proteins
  4. Has 4 electrons in its outer shell
  5. Bulding blocks of our body
  6. Powerhouse for the cells
  7. Stores water , food and waste
  8. Library of the cells
  9. Circular DNA
  10. large organic molecules
  11. Structure that enable the cell function
  12. Transports cells
  13. Macromolecules are made out of ______
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  1. Electron , Protons and Neutrons
  2. No ribosome attached
  3. Processes and ships out what the cell makes
  4. Disgest food particles and cell parts
  5. Linear DNA
  6. made of amino acids
  7. Made in cellulose
  8. Allows nutrients into the cell
  9. short termed energy source
  10. Makes plants green
  11. Compose of long chains of nucleotide
  12. Ribosome attached

25 Clues: Linear DNA • Circular DNA • Making proteins • Transports cells • Made in cellulose • Ribosome attached • Makes plants green • made of amino acids • No ribosome attached • Library of the cells • large organic molecules • Holds all the organelles • Powerhouse for the cells • Bulding blocks of our body • short termed energy source • Stores water , food and waste • Allows nutrients into the cell • ...

Living Cells 2023-09-06

Living Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. what is Ms. Diaz's favorite holiday
  2. the end "string like" of a archaebacteria cell
  3. creates energy to drive cellular function
  4. how many types of eukaryotic cells are there
  5. membrane encloses the parts of the cell inside
  6. the meaning for "many"
  7. making or producing of proteins/lipids
  8. cell's control center
  9. is only in a plant cell
  10. helps proteins and transporting lipids around the cell
  11. any cell that contains a defined nucleus and membrane bound organelles
Down
  1. protects from bad things entering the cell
  2. controlling activity and reproduction of cell
  3. what month is Ms. Diaz getting married next month
  4. gel like liquid fills the inside of a cell/hold things together
  5. the meaning for "one"
  6. the smallest basic unit of life that is responsible for all the life's processes
  7. contains RNA
  8. what sport does Ms. Diaz's and her fiance like to play
  9. the sites of proteins
  10. any unicellular organism that does not contain a membrane bound nucleus or organelles
  11. membrane in charge of materials entering and leaving/encloses entire cell
  12. has 3 common shapes and found everywhere
  13. how many people proposed the cell theory

24 Clues: contains RNA • the meaning for "one" • the sites of proteins • cell's control center • the meaning for "many" • is only in a plant cell • what is Ms. Diaz's favorite holiday • making or producing of proteins/lipids • has 3 common shapes and found everywhere • how many people proposed the cell theory • creates energy to drive cellular function • ...

B Cells 2023-11-14

B Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This antibody is used in allergic reactions
  2. T cells can only recognize this protein in T cell dependent activations
  3. Plasma B cells are ___-____
  4. Antigen that B cell binds to (2 words w/o spaces)
  5. This antibody subclass is used to opsonize invaders for macrophages and neutrophils
  6. This antibody cannot be used for complement fixing
  7. This region of the antibody changes during class switching
  8. A second protein receptor that can bind to complement fragments on an invader
  9. How many chromosome 14s does a B cell have?
  10. These are the chemicals that include histamine
  11. This cell is an antibody factory (3 words w/o spaces)
  12. This granule causes capillary permeability to increase, therefore increases fluid release such as a runny nose
  13. Where B cells are born (2 words w/o spaces)
  14. This is where T cell independent activation is found
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  1. This antibody is most usually used when B cells initially produce antibodies
  2. Lots of B cell receptors clustered together that bind to multiple receptors on the antigen
  3. The antigen that binds to molecules on B cells surface, not to B cell receptors
  4. This is when B cells are able to change their class of antibody produced (2 words w/o spaces)
  5. What protein is on a B cell and used for co-stimulation as well as binds to CD40L on helper T cells
  6. This antibody can fix the complement system like IgM but it requires two of them to do it
  7. Region on the antigen that the B cell receptor binds to
  8. This means that the cell has a higher chance to bind to the antigen (2 words w/o spaces)
  9. This causes genes in the B cell receptor to change (2 words w/o spaces)
  10. This antigen causes allergic reactions
  11. This cell can defend against future invaders in the body and are long-lived (3 words w/o spaces)
  12. Somatic hypermutation gene segments have a high level of _____
  13. This are of the antibody is cut off and replaced in class switching

27 Clues: Plasma B cells are ___-____ • This antigen causes allergic reactions • This antibody is used in allergic reactions • How many chromosome 14s does a B cell have? • Where B cells are born (2 words w/o spaces) • These are the chemicals that include histamine • Antigen that B cell binds to (2 words w/o spaces) • This antibody cannot be used for complement fixing • ...

cells (important!) 2023-02-14

cells (important!) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. phospholipid bilayer with proteins
  2. occludins in membranes of adjacent cells fuse together, forming mostly impermeable junctions that encircle each cell.
  3. loosely attached to integral proteins. include cytoskeleton and extracellular matrix proteins, and motor proteins.
  4. gelatinous composition of proteins & polysaccharides. organized mesh holding cells together
  5. no energy input, down the gradient, with and without transport proteins
  6. firmly inserted transmembrane proteins. include transporters, receptors and enzymes.
  7. interstitial fluid, blood plasma, csf. act as transport and dissolving media.
  8. electrical potential energy produced by separation of oppositely charged particles across the cell membrane in all cells.
  9. only lets in nonpolar molecules and small polar molecules.
  10. polar heads, non-polar fatty acid tails. inner and outer membrane surfaces. 75% of membrane lipids.
  11. two parts arise from cytoplasmic plaques. intermediate (keratin) filaments. linker (cadherin) proteins.
  12. outer surface of the cell. separates intracellular from extracellular.
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  1. glycocalyx, wavy shape of cell membranes, cell junctions
  2. abundant proteins w/sugar groups. cell to cell interactions and cell to cell recongition.
  3. hydrocarbon rings are between phospholipid tails. stabilizes the membrane, and promotes membrane fluidity. 20% of membrane lipids.
  4. contents between membrane and nucleus. have distinct jobs for the cell
  5. energy(atp) required, against the gradient. WITH transport proteins.
  6. (communication nexus) membranes of adjacent cells are very close and connected by connexions
  7. intestinal/gastric juices, saliva, mucus, etc. aid in lubrication and digestion.
  8. largest organelle. contains most of the genetic material.
  9. polar sugar groups, and non-polar fatty acids. only on outer membrane surface. 5% of membrane lipids
  10. difference in electrical charge between two points
  11. recipe for fluids inside and outside the cell membrane are different.

23 Clues: phospholipid bilayer with proteins • difference in electrical charge between two points • glycocalyx, wavy shape of cell membranes, cell junctions • largest organelle. contains most of the genetic material. • only lets in nonpolar molecules and small polar molecules. • energy(atp) required, against the gradient. WITH transport proteins. • ...

stem cells 2023-04-26

stem cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The process during which young, immature (unspecialized) cells take on individual characteristics and reach their mature (specialized) form and function.
  2. muscle cells, blood cells,and brain cells
  3. a cell that is able to develop into many different types of cells
  4. a stem cell that does not have a specific function
  5. early stage of humans or animals
  6. the presence of a single set of chromosomes in an organisms cell
  7. something is allowed
  8. a lipid
  9. separate or be separated into parts
  10. a rapidly dividing ball of cells
Down
  1. the soft spongy tissue that has many blood vessels
  2. stem cells that come from embryos that are 3-5 days old
  3. something is not allowed
  4. to bring into existence
  5. Genetically identical cells formed when a cell undergoes division by mitosis
  6. a state of balance between all the body systems
  7. fix or mend
  8. the presence of two sets of chromosomes in an organisms cell
  9. stem cells that have yet to develop into a specific type
  10. a group of cells that work together to preform a specific function

20 Clues: a lipid • fix or mend • something is allowed • to bring into existence • something is not allowed • early stage of humans or animals • a rapidly dividing ball of cells • separate or be separated into parts • muscle cells, blood cells,and brain cells • a state of balance between all the body systems • the soft spongy tissue that has many blood vessels • ...

STEM CELLS 2021-09-19

STEM CELLS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. stem cells, which have the ability to develop into more than one cell type of the body.
  2. stem cells in the gut, epidermis
  3. A type of pluripotent stem cell, similar to an embryonic stem cell, formed by the introduction of certain embryonic genes
  4. A fluid-filled sphere formed about 5 days after fertilization of an ovum that is made up of an outer ring of cells and inner
  5. An undifferentiated cell that is capable of dividing and giving rise to one or more distinct types of specialized cells
  6. Middle layer of a group of cells derived from the inner cell mass of the blastocyst
  7. The manipulation of stem cell culture conditions to induce differentiation into a particular cell type
  8. Stem cells that can differentiate into any type of specialised cells found in organisms of that species.
  9. The cluster of cell the blastocyst. These cells give rise to the embryo and ultimately the fetus.
  10. A stem cell that gives rise to all red and white blood cells and platelets
  11. Stem cells, that can only become one type of cell
  12. Growth of cells in vitro in an artificial medium for experimental research
  13. what are the cells that are thrown out during IVF?
  14. The process of activating an egg without fertilizing?
  15. what might be the only totipotent?
Down
  1. Lack ethical concern and potency is uncertain
  2. can give rise to almost any type of cell that make up the body
  3. Latin for "in glass"; in a laboratory dish or test tube; an artificial environment
  4. A cell that has not yet developed into a specialized cell type.
  5. Internal and external factors that control changes in cell structure and function.
  6. ethically controversial and political
  7. How many lines are derived from one embryo?
  8. Embryonic stem cells give rise to different cell types with same DNA , but different gene expression
  9. A relatively rare undifferentiated cell found in many organs and differentiated tissues with a limited capacity.
  10. In humans, the developing human from approximately eight weeks after conception until the time of its birth.
  11. A field of medicine devoted to treatments in which stem cells are induced to differentiate into the specific cell type.
  12. where are HSCs found in the fetus?
  13. In humans, the developing organism from the time of fertilization until the end of the eighth week of gestation.
  14. Methods for genetic analysis of embryos

29 Clues: stem cells in the gut, epidermis • where are HSCs found in the fetus? • what might be the only totipotent? • ethically controversial and political • Methods for genetic analysis of embryos • How many lines are derived from one embryo? • Lack ethical concern and potency is uncertain • Stem cells, that can only become one type of cell • ...

Cells & organization 2021-09-09

Cells & organization crossword puzzle
Across
  1. monomer of nucleic acids
  2. carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids
  3. A tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell
  4. the starches and sugars present in foods
  5. Endoplasmic reticulum, makes proteins and has ribosomes
  6. A group of similar species
  7. The process of grouping things based on their similarities
  8. Endoplasmic reticulum, lipid synthesis and processing
  9. The scientific study of how living things are classified
  10. a tail-like structure that is used by a cell for movement
  11. chemical substance that an organism needs to sustain life
  12. acid, monomers of proteins
  13. A simple sugar that is an important source of energy
  14. theory, idea that all living things are composed of cells, cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things, and new cells are produced from existing cells
  15. single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus; prokaryotes
  16. the chemical breakdown of a compound due to reaction with water.
  17. Cell organelle that aids in cell division in animal cells only
Down
  1. organelle found in cells of plants and some other organisms that captures the energy from sunlight and converts it into chemical energy
  2. membrane, A cell structure that controls which substances can enter or leave the cell.
  3. A group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring.
  4. A cell that contains a nucleus and membrane bound organelles
  5. site of protein synthesis
  6. orderly structure shown by living things
  7. synthesis, A chemical reaction in which two molecules covalently bond to each other with the removal of a water molecule.
  8. acid, DNA and RNA
  9. First and largest category used to classify organisms besides from domain.
  10. Long term energy organic compounds, such as fats, oils, and waxes, that are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
  11. A unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane bound organelles
  12. Powerhouse of the cell
  13. Diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships among a group of organisms
  14. wall, A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support to the cell
  15. Control center of the cell
  16. A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce
  17. An organic compound that is made of one or more chains of amino acids.
  18. small, circular piece of DNA located in the cytoplasm of many bacteria
  19. A tiny, nonliving particle that invades and then reproduces inside a living cell.

36 Clues: acid, DNA and RNA • Powerhouse of the cell • monomer of nucleic acids • site of protein synthesis • A group of similar species • acid, monomers of proteins • Control center of the cell • the starches and sugars present in foods • orderly structure shown by living things • carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids • A simple sugar that is an important source of energy • ...

Cells & Organelles 2021-11-11

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

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 2022-05-18

Cells Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the form or outline of an object
  2. The “powerhouses” of the cell.
  3. having the ability to control or influence people or things
  4. the organ of the body in the head that controls functions, movements, sensations, and thoughts
  5. very small
  6. the part of a cell that contains the genes (DNA) which control how an animal or plant grows and what it becomes
  7. the central part of most cells that contains genetic material and is enclosed in a membrane
  8. one of two equal or nearly equal parts into which something can be divided
  9. having life : living : not dead
  10. take (something) away from a place
  11. a space or vesicle within the cytoplasm of a cell, enclosed by a membrane and typically containing fluid.
  12. the mark that is made by pressing the tip of a finger on a surface
  13. a device that is used to control the flow of water from a pipe
Down
  1. two things that are the same and are meant to be used together
  2. the natural outer layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or animal
  3. to become larger : to increase in size, amount, etc.
  4. something (such as a hammer, saw, shovel, etc.) that you hold in your hand and use for a particular task
  5. a substance necessary for plants, animals, and people to live and grow
  6. the material or protoplasm within a living cell, excluding the nucleus.
  7. part of a cell that performs a specific task
  8. an object (such as a box or can) that can hold something
  9. to cause (something) to flow in a steady stream from or into a container or place
  10. to let something (such as a liquid or gas) in or out through a hole in a surface
  11. either one of a pair of strings that are attached to an apron and are used to keep it close to your body — usually used figuratively
  12. a thin sheet or layer
  13. having good health : not sick or injured
  14. a device used to see very small objects
  15. to give food to (someone or something)

28 Clues: very small • a thin sheet or layer • The “powerhouses” of the cell. • having life : living : not dead • the form or outline of an object • take (something) away from a place • to give food to (someone or something) • a device used to see very small objects • having good health : not sick or injured • part of a cell that performs a specific task • ...

Cells Vocabulary 2024-09-24

Cells Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Makes proteins
  2. strong, supporting layer around the cell membrane in some cells
  3. structure in an animal cell that helps to organize cell division
  4. Found inside the nucleus and produces ribosomes
  5. A widely accepted principle of the relationship between cells and living things
  6. An organelle found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs
  7. Powerhouse of the cell, organelle that is the site of ATP (energy) production
  8. An organelle containing digestive enzymes, ONLY animal cells
  9. whiplike tails found in one-celled organisms to aid in movement
  10. cell lacking a nucleus and most other organelles
  11. The membrane at the boundary of every cell that acts as a selective barrier
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  1. The transportation system of the cell. It moves materials around the cell
  2. cell that has a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles
  3. organized or specialized structures within a living cell.
  4. Basic unit of life
  5. Control center of the cell
  6. A sac inside a cell that acts as a storage area, LARGE in plants
  7. long protein strands that helps support the cell
  8. A system of membranes that modifies and packages proteins for export by the cell
  9. A jellylike fluid inside the cell
  10. process in which early eukaryotic cells were formed from simpler prokaryotes.
  11. hair like structures of a cell that move in wave like motion

22 Clues: Makes proteins • Basic unit of life • Control center of the cell • A jellylike fluid inside the cell • Found inside the nucleus and produces ribosomes • long protein strands that helps support the cell • cell lacking a nucleus and most other organelles • organized or specialized structures within a living cell. • cell that has a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles • ...

CELLS GLOSSARY 2024-09-12

CELLS GLOSSARY crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Rigid later of cells found only in plants
  2. Part of mitochondria (the folds) where the electron transfer chain occurs
  3. The stage in the cell cycle where the replicated chromosomes are checked for mistakes
  4. Full name for DNA
  5. Respiration in the presence of oxygen
  6. An enzyme which takes large molecules and breaks them up
  7. A form of active transport where fluids and nutrients are ingested by cells
  8. Site of photosynthesis
  9. Pigment found in plants which gives the plant it's green colour
  10. Part of chloroplast where the light stage occurs
  11. The stage of the cell cycle where the replicated chromosome is split into 2 cells
  12. The model explaining how enzymes work where the enzyme is a rigid structure
  13. A specific shaped part of an enzyme where the substrate fits
  14. The movement of materials from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
  15. The stage in the cell cycle where the DNA is replicated
  16. A solution with a low concentration of solute, therefore a high concentration of water
  17. The movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration which doen't require energy
  18. A slolution with a high concentration of solute, therefore a low concentration of water
  19. A membrane that allows some substances to pass through it but not others
  20. Biological catalysts which speed up biochemical reactions in an organism
  21. The enzyme model where the enzyme changes its shape after bonding with the substrate
  22. The changing in the shape of the active site of an enzyme, so the substrate can no longer fit- caused by high temperatures and incorrect pH
  23. Part of the mitochondria where the citric acid cycle occurs
  24. The net movement of water through a semi-permeable membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
  25. The movement of molecules from an area of low concentration to an area of high which requires energy
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  1. A form of passive transport where molecules move across the cell membrane through the membrane proteins
  2. Respiration with limited oxygen
  3. layer Part of the lead where most chloroplasts are found, so most photosynthesis occurs here
  4. A form of active transport by which a cell uses it's plasma membrane to engulf a large solid particle
  5. Part of a cell where proteins are modified and packaged
  6. Organelle in the cell where respiration occurs
  7. Part of cell where protein synthesis occurs
  8. Part of chloroplast where the dark stage occurs
  9. The name that describes that fact that the new DNA molecule being one strand new and one strand old
  10. enzyme An enzyme that takes small molecules and joins them together
  11. A cell that is limp and floppy
  12. Poisons that bind to the active site of enzymes and stop them working
  13. The stage in the cell cycle where the cell grows and does its job
  14. A solution which has the same osmolarity or solute concnetration as another splution
  15. The copying of DNA before the cell divides
  16. A cell that is it is swollen, bloated, puffed up or inflated

41 Clues: Full name for DNA • Site of photosynthesis • A cell that is limp and floppy • Respiration with limited oxygen • Respiration in the presence of oxygen • Rigid later of cells found only in plants • The copying of DNA before the cell divides • Part of cell where protein synthesis occurs • Organelle in the cell where respiration occurs • ...

Cells Review 2025-03-11

Cells Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Cells that contain a nucleus
  2. The jelly-like substance inside the cell.
  3. An organelle that stores water, nutrients, and waste.
  4. The process by which cells convert glucose to energy
  5. The scientist who coined the term "cell."
  6. The powerhouse of the cell
  7. A group of tissues working together to perform a function.
  8. The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy.
  9. The smallest unit of life.
  10. The cell structure that controls what enters and exits the cell.
Down
  1. The process by which organisms maintain internal stability.
  2. The green organelle responsible for photosynthesis.
  3. The theory stating that all cells come from preexisting cells.
  4. A group of similar cells that work together.
  5. The organ system responsible for breaking down food for energy.
  6. The organ system responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.
  7. Combined with glucose during cellular respiration to produce energy for the cell
  8. Cells that do not have a nucleus.
  9. The structure that provides support in plant cells.
  10. The control center of the cell that contains DNA.

20 Clues: The powerhouse of the cell • The smallest unit of life. • Cells that contain a nucleus • Cells that do not have a nucleus. • The jelly-like substance inside the cell. • The scientist who coined the term "cell." • A group of similar cells that work together. • The control center of the cell that contains DNA. • The green organelle responsible for photosynthesis. • ...

Cells Crossword 2023-12-11

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. has lysosome
  2. holds DNA
  3. reacts to enviroment
  4. Organs working together
  5. inside all cells
  6. pumps blood through your body
  7. cell with a cell wall
  8. shaped like balls and assemble the protein
  9. surrounds all organelles
  10. Creates energy and food for the cells
  11. storage for food and other wastes
Down
  1. responsible for movement through your body
  2. produces protein
  3. Responsible for breathing
  4. system breaks down food.
  5. only in a plant cell
  6. a bunch of tissues working together
  7. Power house of the cell
  8. lets selected molecules in and out
  9. made up of cells

20 Clues: holds DNA • has lysosome • produces protein • inside all cells • made up of cells • reacts to enviroment • only in a plant cell • cell with a cell wall • Organs working together • Power house of the cell • surrounds all organelles • Responsible for breathing • system breaks down food. • pumps blood through your body • storage for food and other wastes • lets selected molecules in and out • ...

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 • ...

Stem Cells 2023-10-20

Stem Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. adult cells that have been reprogrammed to exhibit pluripotent characteristics.
  2. Stem cells derived from the inner cell mass of a blastocyst
  3. Capable of differentiating into many different cell types.
  4. A molecule that directs stem cells to become specific cell types during differentiation.
  5. One of the primary layers of cells in the early embryo that gives rise to various tissues and organs.
  6. The gel-like substance within a cell that contains various organelles.
  7. The ability to develop into any type of cell.
  8. A tumor containing various types of tissue, often derived from pluripotent cells.
Down
  1. A partially differentiated cell that can give rise to specific cell types.
  2. The reversal of a cells differentiation status to a less specialized state.
  3. The process by which stem cells develop into specialized cell types.
  4. Related to the formation of blood cells.
  5. Can differentiate into a limited number of cell types.
  6. The outermost of the three primary germ layers, giving rise to skin and the nervous system.
  7. The conversion of one specialized cell type into another.
  8. Pertaining to the body's non-reproductive cells.
  9. The process of renewal and growth that repairs or replaces damaged or lost cells or tissues.
  10. Stem cells found in various tissues that can differentiate into several cell types, such as bone, fat, and cartilage.
  11. The innermost of the three primary germ layers, giving rise to internal organs.
  12. An early stage of embryonic development characterized by a hollow sphere of cells.

20 Clues: Related to the formation of blood cells. • The ability to develop into any type of cell. • Pertaining to the body's non-reproductive cells. • Can differentiate into a limited number of cell types. • The conversion of one specialized cell type into another. • Capable of differentiating into many different cell types. • ...

animale cells 2023-10-24

animale cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the arrangement of parts in an organism
  2. a cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes
  3. organizing cellular substances.
  4. the process by which a cell membrane surrounds a particular cell
  5. the smallest unit of an element
  6. membrane provides protection for a cell. It also provides a fixed environment inside the cell
  7. a double-layered membrane that separates the contents of the nucleus from the rest of the cell
  8. a living thing that anything that can carry out life processes
  9. organizing microtubules that serve as the cell's skeletal system.
  10. transport
  11. the maintenance of a constant internal
Down
  1. both as the repository of genetic information and as the cell's control center
  2. apparatus is involved in the production, storage, packaging, and transporting of the particles throughout the cell.
  3. a group of similar cells that work together to perform a common function
  4. is a cellular structure involved in the process of cell division. Before cell division, the centrosome duplicates and then, as division
  5. are important organelles that help break down, or digest, certain materials inside the cell.
  6. generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions.
  7. system a group of organs that work together to perform body functions
  8. a substance that can not be broken down into simpler substances by chemical
  9. help sequester waste products.
  10. is a rich, semifluid material present in cells of organisms that are closed off by the cell membrane. It contains various cytoplasmic components

21 Clues: transport • help sequester waste products. • organizing cellular substances. • the smallest unit of an element • the maintenance of a constant internal • the arrangement of parts in an organism • a cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes • a living thing that anything that can carry out life processes • ...

Cells Planet 2022-12-14

Cells Planet crossword puzzle
Across
  1. large fungi surrounding their cells
  2. a substance that cannot be broken
  3. surround every layer of a plant cell
  4. the center of a plant/animal cell
  5. formula:" H2O "
  6. doesn't include a nucleus or mitochondria
  7. no charge
  8. convert solar energy to chemical energy
  9. builds strength and muscle
  10. contains 2 fatty acid chains that are nonpolar
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  1. includes a nucleus and mitochondria
  2. requires energy for movement
  3. higher osmotic outside the cell
  4. another word for sugar
  5. two or more atoms bonded together
  6. requires no energy
  7. anything that takes up space
  8. positive charge
  9. negative charge
  10. stored energy, such as waxes

20 Clues: no charge • positive charge • formula:" H2O " • negative charge • requires no energy • another word for sugar • builds strength and muscle • requires energy for movement • anything that takes up space • stored energy, such as waxes • higher osmotic outside the cell • a substance that cannot be broken • two or more atoms bonded together • the center of a plant/animal cell • ...

Cells crossword 2023-01-20

Cells crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Makes food with chloroplasts
  2. A automatic process
  3. A thin flexible cell
  4. light energy to chemicals
  5. Protects cell membrane
  6. Enzymes
  7. A tiny structure
  8. Makes protien
  9. One cell
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  1. Stored energy
  2. Living cell
  3. Capture sunlight
  4. Cellular respiration
  5. Energy for food
  6. Stores food
  7. Center of the cell
  8. Basic unit of life
  9. Jellylike fluid
  10. Moving a item
  11. More than one cell

20 Clues: Enzymes • One cell • Living cell • Stores food • Stored energy • Moving a item • Makes protien • Energy for food • Jellylike fluid • Capture sunlight • A tiny structure • Center of the cell • Basic unit of life • More than one cell • A automatic process • Cellular respiration • A thin flexible cell • Protects cell membrane • light energy to chemicals • Makes food with chloroplasts

Stem Cells 2022-12-15

Stem Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. pluripotent stem cells from a 3-5 day old embryo
  2. a group of stem cells that is cultured invitro and descends from a single stem cell
  3. a spongy tissue in the middle of some bones that can transform into various types of blood cells
  4. adult stem cells that have been genetically modified to behave like an embryonic stem cell
  5. a stem cell that can develop into any cell type
  6. A disorder or abnormality of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant
  7. adapted to a specific job or environment
  8. - making embryonic stem cells for replacing or fixing damaged tissues or organs
  9. the method of reverting specialized cells into induced pluripotent stem cells
  10. a stem cell that is able to become several different types of cells
  11. undifferentiated cells located throughout the body after birth/maturing
Down
  1. A classification of research study that tests how well new medical methods work in humans
  2. a 5-6 day old fertilized egg and a rapidly splitting clump of cells
  3. pluripotent stem cells from umbilical cord blood
  4. insulin-making cells in the islets of Langerhans
  5. a cell that can turn into a limited number of multiple cell types
  6. blood-forming stem cells that can restore themselves and differentiate into other cell types
  7. - An immature cell that can make other mature cells with specific functions
  8. a medical process where an egg is fertilized by sperm outside of the body
  9. The use of stem cells to treat or avoid a disease or condition
  10. a harmful progressive disease where the bone marrow and other blood-producing organs make greater numbers of immature or abnormal leukocytes. These inhibit the creation of normal blood cells, leading to anemia and other symptoms.

21 Clues: adapted to a specific job or environment • a stem cell that can develop into any cell type • pluripotent stem cells from a 3-5 day old embryo • pluripotent stem cells from umbilical cord blood • insulin-making cells in the islets of Langerhans • The use of stem cells to treat or avoid a disease or condition • ...

2.4 Cells 2022-09-01

2.4 Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. phospholipid bilayer which is selectively permeable, controlling the entry and exit of substances into and out of the cell (contains cholesterol for rigidity and proteins for transport and signalling)
  2. endoplasmic reticulum membranous organelle without ribosomes and is the site of lipid synthesis
  3. too low = enzyme denaturation, too high = enzyme denaturation
  4. the greater the concentration of this the greater the rate of reaction
  5. the model of enzyme activity that shows the substrate fitting perfectly into the enzyme's active site
  6. movement of a substance down a concentration gradient without energy
  7. occurs in stroma, uses H+ FROM LDR and CO2 to produce glucose (C6H12O6) solid
  8. soup of cell, site of glycolysis (breakdown of glucose into 2 pyruvate)
  9. control centre of the cell, contains DNA
  10. mixture of solute and solvent
  11. A flattened membrane sac inside the chloroplast, site of light-dependent reaction
  12. mitosis (somatic cell division) and cytokinesis (purpose for growth, asexual reproduction, repair, regeneration, renewal)
  13. too low = too slow, too high = enzyme denaturation
  14. the first gap, or growth phase, of the cell cycle, consisting of the portion of interphase before DNA synthesis begins
  15. substance(s) produced in the biological reaction
  16. produced by the nucleolus, 2-subunit organelle made up of rRNA and protein which is the site of protein synthesis
  17. a discontinuously synthesised DNA strand that elongates by means of Okazaki fragments, each synthesised in a 5' to 3' direction away from the replication fork.
  18. inner membrane of mitochondria, site of electron-transferchain (produces H2O)
  19. in plant cells only, made of cellulose, holds the structure of plant cells
  20. a jellylike fluid inside the cell in which the organelles are suspended
  21. enzyme responsible for gluing the okazaki fragments together
  22. a substance that is dissolved in a solvent
  23. deoxyribonucleic acid, double-stranded, anti-parallel, double-helical (twisted ladder) molecule, which contains a sugar-phosphate backbone and base-pair rungs (adenine-thymine, cytosine-guanine)
  24. a liquid substance capable of dissolving solutes
  25. when comparing two solutions, the solution with the greater concentration of solutes
  26. the process of making a copy of DNA
  27. control centre of the cell containing DNA
  28. diffusion of water across a cell membrane down a concentration gradient
  29. part of an enzyme with which the substrate interacts
  30. the minimum amount of energy required to start a chemical reaction
  31. when the concentration of two solutions is the same
  32. inside nucleus produces ribosomes
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  1. organelle containing digestive enzymes to break down substances
  2. the second growth phase of the cell cycle, consisting of the portion of interphase after DNA synthesis occurs
  3. when comparing two solutions, the solution with the lesser concentration of solutes
  4. adenine pairs with thymine (double bond), cytosine pairs with guanine (triple bond)
  5. the model of enzyme activity where the substrate forces the enzyme to alter its shape slightly so it fits better at the enzyme's active site
  6. movement of a substance up a concentration gradient with energy and a transport protein
  7. in animal cells only, organises mitosis
  8. fluid portion of the chloroplast outside of the thylakoids, site of light-independent reaction
  9. as this increases, so does the rate of reaction, until all of the active sites are bound and the rate of reaction levels off
  10. double-membraned organelle, site of respiration
  11. endoplasmic reticulum membranous organelle containing ribosomes and is the site of protein synthesis
  12. movement of a small, uncharged solute across a cell membrane down a concentration gradient without the need for a transport protein
  13. the new continuous complementary DNA strand synthesised along the template strand in the mandatory 5' to 3' direction
  14. stacks of membranes that sort and package proteins and lipids and send them to other parts of the cell
  15. occurs in thylakoids, converts water into H+ AND O2 gas
  16. consists of the g1, s, g2 phases of the cell cycle, where a cell spends most of its life in
  17. stacks of thylakoids
  18. inner most fluid compartment of the mitochondria, site of kreb's cycle (produces CO2)
  19. small fragments of DNA produced on the lagging strand during DNA replication, joined later by DNA ligase to form a complete strand
  20. movement of a larger more specific substance across a cell membrane down a concentration gradient via a transport protein
  21. enzyme responsible for the unwinding and unzipping of the DNA double helix
  22. the synthesis phase of the cell cycle; the portion of interphase during which DNA is replicated
  23. in plant cells only, which stores water and other liquids responsible for cell shape and hydration
  24. protein that acts as a biological catalyst
  25. in plant cells only, double-membraned organelle, site of photosynthesis
  26. cycle series of events that cells go through as they grow and divide
  27. enzyme responsible for DNA replication by recruitment of nucleotides via the base-pairing rule
  28. specific reactant(s) that is acted on by an enzyme at the active site
  29. respiration that does not require oxygen, produces lactic acid and 2 ATP (not much energy)
  30. respiration that requires oxygen, produces 36 ATP (lots of energy)

62 Clues: stacks of thylakoids • mixture of solute and solvent • inside nucleus produces ribosomes • the process of making a copy of DNA • in animal cells only, organises mitosis • control centre of the cell, contains DNA • control centre of the cell containing DNA • a substance that is dissolved in a solvent • protein that acts as a biological catalyst • ...

Plant cells 2025-10-12

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

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. • ...

Stem cells 2025-09-20

Stem cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Stem cell closely linked to tumor growth
  2. Microenvironment that supports stem cells
  3. The process by which stem cells become specialized
  4. Stem cells isolated from bone ______
  5. Found in early developmental stage
  6. Mesenchymal stem cells are often abbreviated as MSCs
  7. Stem cells with limited differentiation capacity
  8. Stem cell source from umbilical ______
  9. Cell surface molecules used for identification
  10. Special stem cell formed by reprogramming adult cells
  11. Source of mesenchymal stem cells: ______ tissue after birth
Down
  1. Early but more committed than stem cells
  2. Flexible ability of stem cells to switch lineages
  3. Can form almost all cell types but not placenta
  4. Basic unit of tissue engineering
  5. Ability to form all cell types including placenta
  6. Stem cell pathway that produces blood cells
  7. Instrumental analysis used to identify stem cell properties
  8. Structural tissue that houses marrow
  9. Found in mature tissues like bone marrow

20 Clues: Basic unit of tissue engineering • Found in early developmental stage • Stem cells isolated from bone ______ • Structural tissue that houses marrow • Stem cell source from umbilical ______ • Early but more committed than stem cells • Stem cell closely linked to tumor growth • Found in mature tissues like bone marrow • Microenvironment that supports stem cells • ...

science cells 2025-09-25

science cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The cell's power plant, producing energy in the form of ATP.
  2. A cell that does not have a nucleus.
  3. The structural framework of the cell.
  4. A tail-like structure that helps a cell move.
  5. The organelle in plant cells that performs photosynthesis.
  6. A network of membranes that helps transport materials throughout the cell.
Down
  1. The dark spot inside the nucleus where ribosomes are made.
  2. The outer boundary that controls what enters and exits the cell.
  3. The jelly-like substance that fills a cell.
  4. The process by which plants make their own food.
  5. The "protein factories" of the cell.
  6. The organelle that contains digestive enzymes to break down waste.
  7. The storage sac for water, food, and waste, especially large in plants.
  8. The outermost layer of a plant, fungus, or bacterial cell.
  9. The type of cell that has a nucleus.
  10. The control center of the cell.
  11. a enzyme is what type of macromolecule
  12. A group of similar cells that perform a common function.
  13. The cell's hereditary material.
  14. The organelle that packages and ships materials out of the cell.

20 Clues: The control center of the cell. • The cell's hereditary material. • A cell that does not have a nucleus. • The "protein factories" of the cell. • The type of cell that has a nucleus. • The structural framework of the cell. • a enzyme is what type of macromolecule • The jelly-like substance that fills a cell. • A tail-like structure that helps a cell move. • ...

lymphatic (immune) system 2023-05-09

lymphatic (immune) system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. cells that develop in bone marrow and produce antibodies
  2. immunity also known as adaptive immunity
  3. inflammatory response that slows growth of pathogen
  4. disease causing agent
  5. protein that activated b&t cells
  6. cell that destroys invading microbes
  7. dead/weakened organism used to induce immunity without causing disease
  8. immune cells found in tissues, not in blood
  9. short-term immunity
  10. cells that consume foreign/dead materials
  11. disease that kills TH cells
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  1. chemical released by mast cells that cause an inflammatory response
  2. long lasting immunity; can develop from natural infection/immunization
  3. white blood cells
  4. invasion of microorganism by pathogens
  5. most abundant type of white blood cell
  6. life-threatening allergic response
  7. cells that develop in thymus
  8. hypersensitive response to a non-harmful antigen
  9. t-cells that kill antibody-antigen bond cells
  10. protein that binds to antigens

21 Clues: white blood cells • short-term immunity • disease causing agent • disease that kills TH cells • cells that develop in thymus • protein that binds to antigens • protein that activated b&t cells • life-threatening allergic response • cell that destroys invading microbes • invasion of microorganism by pathogens • most abundant type of white blood cell • ...

Cell division/ Repoduction 2025-11-24

Cell division/ Repoduction crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Hollow ball of cells, inner mass
  2. Poisoning the cancer to get rid of it
  3. Death
  4. Cells split all the way apart
  5. Fist immortal cell line
  6. 2 cells become one
  7. Body cannot control cell growth
  8. Mass of cancer cells
  9. Cells becoming specialized
  10. Programmed cell death
  11. The ability to replace specific cells in a organism's tissue
  12. control A way to regulate the cell cycle
  13. Cause of cancer
  14. New nuclei are forming on each side for 2 cells
  15. Cancerous, dangerous
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  1. Non-cancerous tumors
  2. A stage of an organisms development
  3. First chemical to be discovered
  4. Cells line up in a single file line
  5. Exact genetic duplicates
  6. Ability of cells to develop into any of the cells of the body
  7. Pinning this onto cancer to kill it
  8. Cell division
  9. Chromosomes move to opposite sides by spindles
  10. Ability to develop into any cell

25 Clues: Death • Cell division • Cause of cancer • 2 cells become one • Non-cancerous tumors • Mass of cancer cells • Cancerous, dangerous • Programmed cell death • Fist immortal cell line • Exact genetic duplicates • Cells becoming specialized • Cells split all the way apart • First chemical to be discovered • Body cannot control cell growth • Hollow ball of cells, inner mass • ...

Cells and cell parts 2014-12-01

Cells and cell parts crossword puzzle
Across
  1. light absorbing pigment
  2. assembles ribosomes
  3. all living things are made of cells, cells are the basic unit and structure in life, and new cells are produced from existing cells
  4. looked at cork
  5. supplys energy to the cell
  6. converts solar energy into chemical energy
  7. control center of the cell
  8. studied animals and concluded that all animals have cells
  9. jelly like substance in a cell
  10. helps organisms move
  11. membrane forms a boundary between a cell and the outside enviornment
  12. stores materials
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  1. studied the reproduction of cells and concluded that all cells come from pre existing cells
  2. makes protein
  3. looked at microscopic organisms in pond water
  4. studied plants and concluded that all plants have cells
  5. process, stack, sort, and deliver protein
  6. transports protein
  7. breaks down damaged or worn out cell parts
  8. gives protection, support, and shape to these cells

20 Clues: makes protein • looked at cork • stores materials • transports protein • assembles ribosomes • helps organisms move • light absorbing pigment • supplys energy to the cell • control center of the cell • jelly like substance in a cell • process, stack, sort, and deliver protein • converts solar energy into chemical energy • breaks down damaged or worn out cell parts • ...

B1: Cell Biology 2021-07-22

B1: Cell Biology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. specialised plant cells found in the stem of plant
  2. movement of particles from a high to low concentration (______ transport)
  3. blood cells that carry oxygen
  4. provides green colour and facilitates photosynthesis
  5. jelly like substance within the cell
  6. stores DNA and controls the cell
  7. Stored in the nucleus, is our genetic material
  8. specialised animal cells that sweep muscus
  9. cells that do have a cell wall
  10. specialised plant cells that absorb water
  11. contains cell sap, only found in plant cells
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  1. protects the cell
  2. cells that don't have a cell wall
  3. produces energy for respiration
  4. piece of equipment to observe cells
  5. a collection of cells
  6. movement of particles from a high to low concentration
  7. movement of water molecules from a high to low concentration
  8. lets substances in and out of the cell
  9. blood cells that fight pathogens

20 Clues: protects the cell • a collection of cells • blood cells that carry oxygen • cells that do have a cell wall • produces energy for respiration • stores DNA and controls the cell • blood cells that fight pathogens • cells that don't have a cell wall • piece of equipment to observe cells • jelly like substance within the cell • lets substances in and out of the cell • ...

Blood 2024-01-31

Blood crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Does not have granules.
  2. The stem cell which leads to all blood cells.
  3. Have dark blue granules
  4. Distributes material all over the body.
  5. The liquid component after blood clots.
  6. Have reddish-brown granules.
  7. The fluid component of blood.
  8. / Measures percent of red blood cells.
  9. These stem cells produce B and T cells
  10. The cellular component of blood.
  11. Ability to protect us from microbial invasion.
  12. Protein involved in carrying oxygen.
  13. abnormally high quantity of neutrophils
Down
  1. multilobulated cells.
  2. Higher than normal while blood cells quantity.
  3. / Higher than normal red blood cell number.
  4. disorder where the body does not make sufficient blood cells.
  5. Very low number of white blood cells
  6. Blood is an example of this tissue type.
  7. Stem cells producing all granulocytes.
  8. Ability to keep the body temperature constant.
  9. Involved in controlling bleeding.

22 Clues: multilobulated cells. • Does not have granules. • Have dark blue granules • Have reddish-brown granules. • The fluid component of blood. • The cellular component of blood. • Involved in controlling bleeding. • Very low number of white blood cells • Protein involved in carrying oxygen. • These stem cells produce B and T cells • Stem cells producing all granulocytes. • ...

Adv Cell Review 2025-02-04

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

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

Immunology 2022-09-26

Immunology crossword puzzle
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  1. Transcription factor that causes several hundred tissue-specific genes to be transcribed by a subpopulation of epithelial cells in the thymus
  2. The end stage of disease in HIV infection
  3. A mechanism NK cells use to induce apoptosis in virally infected cells or tumor cells
  4. Soluble acute phase response protein that can bind mannose on pathogens; can activate the lectin pathway of Complement and acts as an opsonin
  5. Short DNA sequences flanking Ig and TCR V, D and J gene segments that serve as the binding sites for the RAG complex
  6. Large granular lymphocyte that serves as an innate effector cell by inducing apoptosis of target cells
  7. Transcription factor expressed in Treg cells that is needed for Treg cell function
  8. Immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells
  9. Upon activation differentiate into cytotoxic T lymphocytes
  10. Highly active anti-retroviral therapy: multiple drug treatment for HIV infection
  11. CD8+ T cells with the effector function of targeting and killing virally infected cells and tumor cells by apoptosis
  12. Designation for specific cell-surface molecules on immune cells that help to differentiate one immune cell from another
  13. Repeating molecular patterns on microbes that are recognized by PRRs on immune cells
  14. Subset of CD4+ T cells characterized by the cytokines they produce
  15. Family name for cytokines that help cells to resist viral infections
  16. The regions of the antigen binding loops of Ig molecules, antibodies and T cell receptors that come into contact with antigen
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  1. Member of TNF receptor family expressed on certain cells that makes them susceptible to being killed by cells expressing the Fas ligand
  2. Cells surface ligands for the leukocyte integrins; Critical in binding of lymphocytes and other leukocytes to certain cells
  3. Amino acid sequence in cytoplasmic domains of membrane receptors involved in signal transduction
  4. SIg on B cells that binds Ag and transmits signal 1 to activate B cells
  5. Autoimmune disease where autoantibodies (against DNA, RNA, and proteins associated with nucleic acids) form immune complexes
  6. Upon activation differentiate into distinct Thelper phenotypes with different roles in adaptive immunity
  7. Receptors on immune cells and epithelial cells that recognize and bind to PAMPs on microbes
  8. B lymphocyte that upon activation can differentiate into plasma cells secreting antibody molecules or B memory cells
  9. A cell that is able to present antigen via MHC molecules to T cell receptors on T cells
  10. A cytokine produced by macrophages and T cells that is highly pro-inflammatory
  11. Acute phase protein that binds to phosphocholine, a constituent of certain bacteria, that can trigger Complement activation and acts as an opsonin
  12. White blood cells with multi-lobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules
  13. End product of the Complement cascade that can kill pathogens directly by forming a pore in pathogen membrane leading to lysis
  14. Human immunodeficiency virus
  15. T cell subset that is responsible for suppressing or limiting immune responses

31 Clues: Human immunodeficiency virus • Immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells • The end stage of disease in HIV infection • Upon activation differentiate into cytotoxic T lymphocytes • White blood cells with multi-lobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules • Subset of CD4+ T cells characterized by the cytokines they produce • ...

IMM Crossword 2022-10-01

IMM Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Pathogen associated molecular patterns.
  2. The Ag receptor on T cells
  3. large agranulocyte that is phagocytotic; involved in innate immunity
  4. antigen.
  5. CD4 T cells involved in adaptive immunity
  6. Family of cytokines that help cells to resist viral infection
  7. Subset of CD4+ T cells characterized by the cytokines they produce; involved in stimulating B cells to produce antibody against extracellular pathogens
  8. Differentiate into macrophages
  9. Have granules but aren't as prominent
  10. A type of APC involved in pathogen recognition and activation of immune responses.
  11. slg on B cells that binds Ag and transmits signal 1 to activate B cells
  12. Autoimmune disease where autoantibodies (against DNA, RNA and proteins associated with nucleic acids) form immune complexes
  13. Designation for a family of cell surface molecules involved in the presentation of peptide antigens to T cells
  14. Not characterized as granulocytes but do have prominent granules
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  1. immune response.
  2. receptors on immune cells and epithelial cells that recognize and bind PAMPs
  3. Subset of CD4 T cells that is responsible for suppressing/limiting immune responses
  4. A cell that is able to present Ag to T cell receptors on T cells.
  5. Member of TNF receptor family expressed on some cells making them susceptible to being killed by cells expressing the Fas ligand
  6. A transcription factor that causes tissue specific genes to be transcribed.
  7. Ab
  8. Subset of CD4+ T cells characterized by the cytokines they produce; involved in fully activating macrophages and promoting CTL responses against intracellular pathogens
  9. WBCs with multi lobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules
  10. protein family that Abs and B cells belong to
  11. differentiate from CD8 T cells (cytotoxic t lymphocytes)
  12. Adaptive immune responses in which there is a major role for effector T cells
  13. a cytokine produced by macrophages and T cells that is highly pro-inflammatory
  14. An Ig that is expressed on B cell surfaces
  15. Most prevalent granulocyte
  16. the end stage of disease in HIV
  17. Large granulocyte involved in inducing apoptosis of target cells

31 Clues: Ab • antigen. • immune response. • The Ag receptor on T cells • Most prevalent granulocyte • Differentiate into macrophages • the end stage of disease in HIV • Have granules but aren't as prominent • Pathogen associated molecular patterns. • CD4 T cells involved in adaptive immunity • An Ig that is expressed on B cell surfaces • protein family that Abs and B cells belong to • ...

CHAPTER 11 VOCAB CAMBELL GAISFORD 2023-03-08

CHAPTER 11 VOCAB CAMBELL GAISFORD crossword puzzle
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  1. When the cell grows in a cycle
  2. Developing Stage
  3. When 2 daughter cells are formed
  4. Chromosomes start to spread out
  5. Cells lose the ability to grow
  6. Found in eukaryotic cells
  7. give rise to specialized cells
  8. When the cell grows
  9. Regulates the Cell Cycle
  10. Cell with limited potential
  11. Helps organize cell division
  12. Can develop into most body cells
  13. Can be developed into any cell
  14. Where the sister cells attach
  15. Damages Tissue
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  1. Specialized in structure and function
  2. Doesn't need a partner
  3. 1 of 2 sister cells
  4. Hollow ball of cells
  5. Chromosomes line up in the middle
  6. Makes cells grow
  7. Needs a partner
  8. When a cell divides into 2 daughter cells
  9. Contains Genetic Infomation
  10. The longest Phase
  11. Cell Death
  12. When the cell nucleus Divides
  13. Chromosomes move away from each other

28 Clues: Cell Death • Damages Tissue • Needs a partner • Developing Stage • Makes cells grow • The longest Phase • 1 of 2 sister cells • When the cell grows • Hollow ball of cells • Doesn't need a partner • Regulates the Cell Cycle • Found in eukaryotic cells • Contains Genetic Infomation • Cell with limited potential • Helps organize cell division • When the cell nucleus Divides • ...

lymphatic (immune) system 2023-05-09

lymphatic (immune) system crossword puzzle
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  1. cells that develop in bone marrow and produce antibodies
  2. immunity also known as adaptive immunity
  3. inflammatory response that slows growth of pathogen
  4. disease causing agent
  5. protein that activated b&t cells
  6. cell that destroys invading microbes
  7. dead/weakened organism used to induce immunity without causing disease
  8. immune cells found in tissues, not in blood
  9. short-term immunity
  10. cells that consume foreign/dead materials
  11. disease that kills TH cells
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  1. chemical released by mast cells that cause an inflammatory response
  2. long lasting immunity; can develop from natural infection/immunization
  3. white blood cells
  4. invasion of microorganism by pathogens
  5. most abundant type of white blood cell
  6. life-threatening allergic response
  7. cells that develop in thymus
  8. hypersensitive response to a non-harmful antigen
  9. t-cells that kill antibody-antigen bond cells
  10. protein that binds to antigens

21 Clues: white blood cells • short-term immunity • disease causing agent • disease that kills TH cells • cells that develop in thymus • protein that binds to antigens • protein that activated b&t cells • life-threatening allergic response • cell that destroys invading microbes • invasion of microorganism by pathogens • most abundant type of white blood cell • ...

Cells and More Cells Crossword 2015-11-10

Cells and More Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. a change in the DNA of an organism
  2. following mitosis, the separation of the two nuclei and cell contents into two daughter cells
  3. material found in the cell nucleus that contains genetic information
  4. in a cell nucleus, a thread-like structure made mostly of DNA
  5. an abnormal clump or group of cells
  6. the smallest unit that can perform the functions of life
  7. an organism whose genetic information has been altered with the insertion of genes from another species
  8. the process by which the duplicated contents of the cell's nucleus divide into two equal parts
  9. the process by which DNA is copied, creating sister chromatids joined at the centromere
  10. the cytosol and organelles contained by the cell membrane
  11. a segment of DNA that controls protein production
  12. the organelle that controls the cell's activities
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  1. a specialized structure in a cell
  2. a structure that helps to form the cell wall in the process of plant cell cytokinesis
  3. a photograph taken with a microscope
  4. a point in the life of a cell when proteins determine whether cell division should or should not occur
  5. the process by which a parent cell divides into two daughter cells
  6. the process of testing individuals to determine whether they have the gene or genes associated with certain genetic disorders
  7. the phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes are aligned across the centre of the cell
  8. with abnormal genetic material that are dividing uncontrollably and can spread to other body parts
  9. the process of creating identical genetic copies of an organism
  10. a continuous sequence of cell growth and division, including the stages of interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis
  11. the science of using microscopes to view samples or objects
  12. periods of growth in the life of a cell; consists of two growth stages and a stage of DNA replication
  13. the phase of mitosis in which the centromere splits apart and the chromatids are pulled to the opposite sides of the cell by the spindle fibres
  14. the phase of mitosis in which sister chromatids condense and the chromosomes become visible
  15. the phase of mitosis in which two daughter nuclei are formed
  16. a substance or factor that can cause of a mutation in DNA

28 Clues: a specialized structure in a cell • a change in the DNA of an organism • an abnormal clump or group of cells • a photograph taken with a microscope • a segment of DNA that controls protein production • the organelle that controls the cell's activities • the smallest unit that can perform the functions of life • the cytosol and organelles contained by the cell membrane • ...

Plant Cells vs. Animal Cells 2016-02-10

Plant Cells vs. Animal Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. Animal cells are ______ in shape.
  2. This ER, located in both kinds of cells, has ribosomes making proteins.
  3. This organelle in an animal cell contains digestive enzymes.
  4. These green organelles are located in a plant cell, but not an animal cell.
  5. A plant cell has a cell wall AND a _______, unlike the animal cell.
  6. Chloroplasts are the sight of ______ in a plant cell.
  7. A plant cell is _____ than an animal cell.
  8. _____ cells have the organelle that contains the DNA site where RNA is made.
  9. The reason plant cells maintain their shape.
  10. An animal cell has _____ vacuoles.
  11. Both animal and plant cells have _____ different endoplasmic reticulums.
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  1. The animal cell is _____ in size than the plant cell.
  2. This organelle is larger in a plant cell compared to it's size in an animal cell.
  3. This “post office” organelle is located in both cells.
  4. This site of cellular respiration is in both plant and animal cells.
  5. Both cells have this jelly-like substance that contains the organelles.
  6. An _____ cell has no cell wall.
  7. Plant and animal cells are _____.
  8. The organelle in the nucleus that helps make ribosomes; located in both plant and animal cells.
  9. This type of cell is rectangular in shape.

20 Clues: An _____ cell has no cell wall. • Animal cells are ______ in shape. • Plant and animal cells are _____. • An animal cell has _____ vacuoles. • A plant cell is _____ than an animal cell. • This type of cell is rectangular in shape. • The reason plant cells maintain their shape. • The animal cell is _____ in size than the plant cell. • ...

Cells Cells and Living Things 2018-02-06

Cells Cells and Living Things crossword puzzle
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  1. produces and modifies proteins; transportation system of the cell
  2. a group of organs working in concert for a specific function
  3. means before nucleus
  4. an example of prokaryote
  5. energy (ATP) producing organelle; powerhouse of the cell
  6. an individual form of life that has the ability to function independently (ie. – plant, animal, bacteria, protest, etc.)
  7. this is produced by mitochondria
  8. produces protein in the cell
  9. found only in plant cells, this gives the cell its shape and structure
  10. means true nucleus
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  1. this is produced by ribosomes
  2. Gel-like substance inside the cell that holds all other organelles
  3. this surrounds the outside of a cell, controls what enters and exits the cell
  4. This is where photosynthesis takes place and sunlight is converted into sugar which serves as food for the plant.
  5. the smallest level of organization of the human body that can have a life of its own
  6. packages, modifies, and stores proteins; gets things ready for transport
  7. a group of cells with the same function (ie. – muscle, nervous tissue, etc.)
  8. functional parts of the cell (ie. – mitochondria, Golgi, etc.); different structures inside cells that carry out a variety of tasks
  9. digests unwanted material in the cell
  10. control center of the cell, contains DNA
  11. Holds water and waste in the cell; one large one in plant cells and several smaller ones in animal cells
  12. a group of tissues that serve a specific function

22 Clues: means true nucleus • means before nucleus • an example of prokaryote • produces protein in the cell • this is produced by ribosomes • this is produced by mitochondria • digests unwanted material in the cell • control center of the cell, contains DNA • a group of tissues that serve a specific function • energy (ATP) producing organelle; powerhouse of the cell • ...

IMM Crossword 2022-10-01

IMM Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Pathogen associated molecular patterns.
  2. A type of APC involved in pathogen recognition and activation of immune responses.
  3. large agranulocyte that is phagocytotic; involved in innate immunity
  4. immune response.
  5. differentiate from CD8 T cells (cytotoxic t lymphocytes)
  6. Subset of CD4+ T cells characterized by the cytokines they produce; involved in stimulating B cells to produce antibody against extracellular pathogens
  7. Ab
  8. Member of TNF receptor family expressed on some cells making them susceptible to being killed by cells expressing the Fas ligand
  9. Have granules but aren't as prominent
  10. Not characterized as granulocytes but do have prominent granules
  11. WBCs with multi lobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules
  12. Subset of CD4+ T cells characterized by the cytokines they produce; involved in fully activating macrophages and promoting CTL responses against intracellular pathogens
  13. Subset of CD4 T cells that is responsible for suppressing/limiting immune responses
  14. Large granulocyte involved in inducing apoptosis of target cells
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  1. A transcription factor that causes tissue specific genes to be transcribed.
  2. Adaptive immune responses in which there is a major role for effector T cells
  3. protein family that Abs and B cells belong to
  4. receptors on immune cells and epithelial cells that recognize and bind PAMPs
  5. A cell that is able to present Ag to T cell receptors on T cells.
  6. Family of cytokines that help cells to resist viral infection
  7. Differentiate into macrophages
  8. the end stage of disease in HIV
  9. a cytokine produced by macrophages and T cells that is highly pro-inflammatory
  10. slg on B cells that binds Ag and transmits signal 1 to activate B cells
  11. An Ig that is expressed on B cell surfaces
  12. antigen.
  13. CD4 T cells involved in adaptive immunity
  14. Most prevalent granulocyte
  15. The Ag receptor on T cells
  16. Autoimmune disease where autoantibodies (against DNA, RNA and proteins associated with nucleic acids) form immune complexes
  17. Designation for a family of cell surface molecules involved in the presentation of peptide antigens to T cells

31 Clues: Ab • antigen. • immune response. • Most prevalent granulocyte • The Ag receptor on T cells • Differentiate into macrophages • the end stage of disease in HIV • Have granules but aren't as prominent • Pathogen associated molecular patterns. • CD4 T cells involved in adaptive immunity • An Ig that is expressed on B cell surfaces • protein family that Abs and B cells belong to • ...

BHS 316 Exam Review #2 2024-08-05

BHS 316 Exam Review #2 crossword puzzle
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  1. Abbreviation of molecules that act as T-cells eyes
  2. Abbreviation of cells that co-stimulate Class I and II MHC
  3. MHC molecules that are expressed on immune cells
  4. Abbreviation of an immune response that requires 72 hours
  5. Immune cells that identify the invader
  6. Additional signal required to activate T-cells
  7. Abbreviation of an additional, secondary lymphoid organ
  8. Prevents overreaction of T-cells
  9. A hypothesis that determines if T-cells can trigger activation
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  1. Produces and matures virgin immune cells
  2. Common feature of all secondary lymphoid organs
  3. The organ which filters lymphatic fluid
  4. Proteins that decommission T-cells
  5. A type of selection that determines T-cell survival from a weak interaction
  6. Abbreviation of a method to remove obsolete T-cells
  7. Cells that dampen the immune response
  8. T-cell proteins that regulate the immune system cells against specific invaders
  9. MHC molecules that are expressed on nucleated cells

18 Clues: Prevents overreaction of T-cells • Proteins that decommission T-cells • Cells that dampen the immune response • Immune cells that identify the invader • The organ which filters lymphatic fluid • Produces and matures virgin immune cells • Additional signal required to activate T-cells • Common feature of all secondary lymphoid organs • ...

Cell growth and division 2020-05-25

Cell growth and division crossword puzzle
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  1. Cells found in the brain, heart and skeletal muscle
  2. Programmed death of cells
  3. Complex of chromosomes and histones
  4. Cluster of cells
  5. Chromosomes move to opposite poles
  6. Skin cancer
  7. largest phase of cell division
  8. stimulates growth and cell division
  9. A hollow ball of cells
  10. Phases of cell division
  11. Cells that have the DNA in the cytoplasm
  12. Cells product of cell division
  13. Uncontrolled cell growth invading other tissues
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  1. Nuclear envelop reforms
  2. Cells in the inner cell mass
  3. Division of the cytoplasm
  4. shortest stage of mitosis
  5. Genetic material duplicates
  6. Stores critical cell information
  7. unspecialized cells from where differentiation starts
  8. early stage of development of cells
  9. Packages of DNA
  10. this size of cell are less efficient
  11. Regulatory protein of cell cycle

24 Clues: Skin cancer • Packages of DNA • Cluster of cells • A hollow ball of cells • Nuclear envelop reforms • Phases of cell division • Division of the cytoplasm • shortest stage of mitosis • Programmed death of cells • Genetic material duplicates • Cells in the inner cell mass • largest phase of cell division • Cells product of cell division • Stores critical cell information • ...

Cell puzzle 2022-11-04

Cell puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. What organelle within a cell acts as a package plant?
  2. What is the powerhouse of the cell?
  3. What organelle acts as a container?
  4. What do animal cells have that plant cells don't? Centrioles or Lysosomes?
  5. Are plant or animal cells larger?
  6. What cells are multicellular and complex? Prokaryotic/Eukaryotic?
  7. What organelle rests near the nucleus and sometimes has ribosomes stuck to it?
  8. What color do we associate with plant cells?
  9. What do cells appear like when looked at under a microscope?
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  1. What color do we generally associate with animal cells? Green or Blue?
  2. What does the gogli apparatus represent in real life?
  3. What surrounds all cells and acts as a doorman?
  4. What cells are single celled and not complex? Prokaryotic/Eukaryotic?
  5. What process converts sunlight into energy?
  6. What do we classify as the "powerhouse" of the cell?
  7. How many Nucleus/Nuclei does a eukaryotic cell have?
  8. What goes around plant cells and protects them that animal cells do not have?
  9. What do plant cells contain that animal cells do not?
  10. What is the fluid called that contains all organelles within a cell?
  11. Which organelle contains the DNA in a Eukaryotic cell? Vacuole or Nucleus?

20 Clues: Are plant or animal cells larger? • What is the powerhouse of the cell? • What organelle acts as a container? • What process converts sunlight into energy? • What color do we associate with plant cells? • What surrounds all cells and acts as a doorman? • What do we classify as the "powerhouse" of the cell? • How many Nucleus/Nuclei does a eukaryotic cell have? • ...

IMM Crossword 2022-10-01

IMM Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. WBCs with multi lobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules
  2. Member of TNF receptor family expressed on some cells making them susceptible to being killed by cells expressing the Fas ligand
  3. A type of APC involved in pathogen recognition and activation of immune responses.
  4. antigen.
  5. Designation for a family of cell surface molecules involved in the presentation of peptide antigens to T cells
  6. Not characterized as granulocytes but do have prominent granules
  7. Subset of CD4+ T cells characterized by the cytokines they produce; involved in fully activating macrophages and promoting CTL responses against intracellular pathogens
  8. Ab
  9. Differentiate into macrophages
  10. Subset of CD4 T cells that is responsible for suppressing/limiting immune responses
  11. protein family that Abs and B cells belong to
  12. Large granulocyte involved in inducing apoptosis of target cells
  13. receptors on immune cells and epithelial cells that recognize and bind PAMPs
  14. large agranulocyte that is phagocytotic; involved in innate immunity
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  1. a cytokine produced by macrophages and T cells that is highly pro-inflammatory
  2. Pathogen associated molecular patterns.
  3. An Ig that is expressed on B cell surfaces
  4. differentiate from CD8 T cells (cytotoxic t lymphocytes)
  5. A transcription factor that causes tissue specific genes to be transcribed.
  6. slg on B cells that binds Ag and transmits signal 1 to activate B cells
  7. Adaptive immune responses in which there is a major role for effector T cells
  8. the end stage of disease in HIV
  9. Subset of CD4+ T cells characterized by the cytokines they produce; involved in stimulating B cells to produce antibody against extracellular pathogens
  10. Have granules but aren't as prominent
  11. Most prevalent granulocyte
  12. The Ag receptor on T cells
  13. Autoimmune disease where autoantibodies (against DNA, RNA and proteins associated with nucleic acids) form immune complexes
  14. CD4 T cells involved in adaptive immunity
  15. Family of cytokines that help cells to resist viral infection
  16. A cell that is able to present Ag to T cell receptors on T cells.
  17. immune response.

31 Clues: Ab • antigen. • immune response. • Most prevalent granulocyte • The Ag receptor on T cells • Differentiate into macrophages • the end stage of disease in HIV • Have granules but aren't as prominent • Pathogen associated molecular patterns. • CD4 T cells involved in adaptive immunity • An Ig that is expressed on B cell surfaces • protein family that Abs and B cells belong to • ...

IMM Crossword 2022-10-01

IMM Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Subset of CD4+ T cells characterized by the cytokines they produce; involved in fully activating macrophages and promoting CTL responses against intracellular pathogens
  2. antigen.
  3. Differentiate into macrophages
  4. the end stage of disease in HIV
  5. Adaptive immune responses in which there is a major role for effector T cells
  6. slg on B cells that binds Ag and transmits signal 1 to activate B cells
  7. WBCs with multi lobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules
  8. protein family that Abs and B cells belong to
  9. receptors on immune cells and epithelial cells that recognize and bind PAMPs
  10. Member of TNF receptor family expressed on some cells making them susceptible to being killed by cells expressing the Fas ligand
  11. a cytokine produced by macrophages and T cells that is highly pro-inflammatory
  12. Have granules but aren't as prominent
  13. Autoimmune disease where autoantibodies (against DNA, RNA and proteins associated with nucleic acids) form immune complexes
  14. An Ig that is expressed on B cell surfaces
  15. Subset of CD4+ T cells characterized by the cytokines they produce; involved in stimulating B cells to produce antibody against extracellular pathogens
  16. Pathogen associated molecular patterns.
  17. A transcription factor that causes tissue specific genes to be transcribed.
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  1. Large granulocyte involved in inducing apoptosis of target cells
  2. Subset of CD4 T cells that is responsible for suppressing/limiting immune responses
  3. Ab
  4. A type of APC involved in pathogen recognition and activation of immune responses.
  5. large agranulocyte that is phagocytotic; involved in innate immunity
  6. The Ag receptor on T cells
  7. Family of cytokines that help cells to resist viral infection
  8. Not characterized as granulocytes but do have prominent granules
  9. immune response.
  10. differentiate from CD8 T cells (cytotoxic t lymphocytes)
  11. Designation for a family of cell surface molecules involved in the presentation of peptide antigens to T cells
  12. Most prevalent granulocyte
  13. CD4 T cells involved in adaptive immunity
  14. A cell that is able to present Ag to T cell receptors on T cells.

31 Clues: Ab • antigen. • immune response. • The Ag receptor on T cells • Most prevalent granulocyte • Differentiate into macrophages • the end stage of disease in HIV • Have granules but aren't as prominent • Pathogen associated molecular patterns. • CD4 T cells involved in adaptive immunity • An Ig that is expressed on B cell surfaces • protein family that Abs and B cells belong to • ...

IMM Crossword 2022-10-01

IMM Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. large agranulocyte that is phagocytotic; involved in innate immunity
  2. Adaptive immune responses in which there is a major role for effector T cells
  3. An Ig that is expressed on B cell surfaces
  4. The Ag receptor on T cells
  5. Subset of CD4+ T cells characterized by the cytokines they produce; involved in fully activating macrophages and promoting CTL responses against intracellular pathogens
  6. a cytokine produced by macrophages and T cells that is highly pro-inflammatory
  7. Family of cytokines that help cells to resist viral infection
  8. the end stage of disease in HIV
  9. Autoimmune disease where autoantibodies (against DNA, RNA and proteins associated with nucleic acids) form immune complexes
  10. CD4 T cells involved in adaptive immunity
  11. slg on B cells that binds Ag and transmits signal 1 to activate B cells
  12. differentiate from CD8 T cells (cytotoxic t lymphocytes)
  13. Most prevalent granulocyte
  14. Ab
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  1. Have granules but aren't as prominent
  2. immune response.
  3. antigen.
  4. Pathogen associated molecular patterns.
  5. A cell that is able to present Ag to T cell receptors on T cells.
  6. protein family that Abs and B cells belong to
  7. WBCs with multi lobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules
  8. Large granulocyte involved in inducing apoptosis of target cells
  9. A transcription factor that causes tissue specific genes to be transcribed.
  10. Not characterized as granulocytes but do have prominent granules
  11. Member of TNF receptor family expressed on some cells making them susceptible to being killed by cells expressing the Fas ligand
  12. A type of APC involved in pathogen recognition and activation of immune responses.
  13. receptors on immune cells and epithelial cells that recognize and bind PAMPs
  14. Subset of CD4 T cells that is responsible for suppressing/limiting immune responses
  15. Differentiate into macrophages
  16. Designation for a family of cell surface molecules involved in the presentation of peptide antigens to T cells
  17. Subset of CD4+ T cells characterized by the cytokines they produce; involved in stimulating B cells to produce antibody against extracellular pathogens

31 Clues: Ab • antigen. • immune response. • The Ag receptor on T cells • Most prevalent granulocyte • Differentiate into macrophages • the end stage of disease in HIV • Have granules but aren't as prominent • Pathogen associated molecular patterns. • CD4 T cells involved in adaptive immunity • An Ig that is expressed on B cell surfaces • protein family that Abs and B cells belong to • ...

Tissue engineering 2021-09-18

Tissue engineering crossword puzzle
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  1. cells can differentiate only into some, similar in properties, cell types
  2. human gametes are produced by meiosis. how many chromosomes do they contain?
  3. __________ is considered as a miraculous solution to Organ shortages.
  4. What is the most useful stem cell?
  5. _________ produce the myelin sheath insulating neuronal axons
  6. liquid substance which bathes the fetus in the womb, contains fetal cells including mesenchymal stem cells
  7. how many known stem cells types
  8. which type of cell division produces genetically identical cells?
  9. ___________ are a unique kind of primitive, immature cells that have a remarkable capacity to develop into different kinds of cells.
  10. stem cells that are able to create all types of cells and tissues
  11. how many daughter cells are produced when a cell divides by mitosis?
  12. stem cell can renew itself and can differentiate to yield some or all of the major specialized cell types of the tissue
  13. ___________ is the physiological process through which new blood vessels form from pre-existing vessels
  14. main source of stem cells
  15. ______________ is a bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone
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  1. cells give rise to cells of different tissues
  2. What country is best for stem cell treatment?
  3. What is the main component of the tissues in our body?
  4. application of biology to solve pressing problems related to the sciences of living organisms using methods of engineering
  5. Tissue transplants usually give rise to a ______ response
  6. the property of stem cells
  7. Which organ cannot be transplanted at present?
  8. _______________ are a type of leukocyte, or white blood cell
  9. disease can be cured by stem cells
  10. __________ is rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a loss of medium spiny projection neurons in the striatum
  11. ____________ strand breaks accumulate in long term Hematopoietic stem cells during aging
  12. are not lymphoid cells?
  13. bone is a ______________ tissue
  14. Wharton’s jelly is a potential source of ________
  15. ____________ is caused by the stenosis and/or occlusion of a coronary artery
  16. immature cells, which, strictly speaking, are no longer stem cells

31 Clues: are not lymphoid cells? • main source of stem cells • the property of stem cells • how many known stem cells types • disease can be cured by stem cells • What is the most useful stem cell? • bone is a ______________ tissue • cells give rise to cells of different tissues • What country is best for stem cell treatment? • ...

blood crossword 2024-04-16

blood crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. white blood cells
  2. processes that stop bleeding
  3. rarest white blood cells
  4. digests parasitic worms
  5. made from cells and plasma
  6. liquid matrix
  7. carry deoxygenated blood back to heart
  8. multilobed nucules
  9. 2nd most common white blood cell
  10. the % of blood made up by erythrocytes
  11. cells blood part of the immune system
  12. Cells blood cells made from bone marrow and carries oxygenated blood around body
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  1. carry oxygenated blood away from heart
  2. largest leukocytes and have u shaped nucleus
  3. attracted to sites of inflammation
  4. threads that reinforce the platelet plug
  5. heart system
  6. platelets
  7. blood clotting
  8. tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins to cells
  9. red blood cells
  10. pumps blood to the body cells and lungs
  11. muscle muscle in heart

23 Clues: platelets • heart system • liquid matrix • blood clotting • red blood cells • white blood cells • multilobed nucules • digests parasitic worms • muscle muscle in heart • rarest white blood cells • made from cells and plasma • processes that stop bleeding • 2nd most common white blood cell • attracted to sites of inflammation • carry oxygenated blood away from heart • ...

Cardiovascular System 2024-04-15

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
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  1. Blood's liquid matrix
  2. A protein that uses iron to bind 4 oxygen
  3. Reactions that stop bleeding when a blood vessel is injured
  4. Phagocytes that engulf viruses and other pathogens
  5. Blood cells that connect arteries and veins
  6. Pump made of cardiac muscle
  7. The wound is reinforced and the blood is clotted allowing the blood vessel to heal
  8. Blood function: Fight ______
  9. 3-8% of white blood cells; have a u-shaped nucleus
  10. Other name for thrombocytes
  11. a white blood cell with secretory granules in its cytoplasm
  12. 25% of while of blood cells; found in the lymph nodes
  13. an inflammatory chemical that brings other white blood cells to the infection
  14. All blood in cells remove ______
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  1. Rarest white blood cells; release histamine
  2. Made of cells and plasma
  3. 2-4% of blood cells; Use enzymes to digest parasitic worms
  4. Carry oxygenated blood from the heart to cells
  5. A Platelet Plug is formed and most platelets become activated
  6. 50-70% of blood cells; Use phagocytes to engulf bacteria
  7. Decreases blood loss for the other steps to occur
  8. White blood cells; provides defense against disease
  9. white blood cells that have no distinct granules in their cytoplasm
  10. Carry deoxygenated blood from the body cells to the heart
  11. Red blood cells that make up 45% of blood volume

25 Clues: Blood's liquid matrix • Made of cells and plasma • Pump made of cardiac muscle • Other name for thrombocytes • Blood function: Fight ______ • All blood in cells remove ______ • A protein that uses iron to bind 4 oxygen • Rarest white blood cells; release histamine • Blood cells that connect arteries and veins • Carry oxygenated blood from the heart to cells • ...

CELLS CELLS CELLS 2022-09-02

CELLS CELLS CELLS crossword puzzle
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  1. reasons that trees grow as tall as they do
  2. handles waste products, and by handle, mean take in waste products and also get rid of waste products.
  3. powerhouse of the cell
  4. controls what comes in and what comes out of the cell aka like a body guard
  5. membrane-bound cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes
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  1. jelly like substance
  2. work together to keep the cell alive.
  3. control center, tells other cells what to do

8 Clues: jelly like substance • powerhouse of the cell • work together to keep the cell alive. • reasons that trees grow as tall as they do • control center, tells other cells what to do • membrane-bound cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes • controls what comes in and what comes out of the cell aka like a body guard • ...

Vision 2022-11-14

Vision crossword puzzle
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  1. ______ cells: transmit from rods and cones to bipolar cells
  2. rod cells have _____, a photochemical neurotransmitter ---> perception of shades of gray
  3. ______ cells: synapse with bipolar and horizontal cells
  4. ______ cells: transmit from rods, cones, and horizontal cells to ganglion and amacrine cells
  5. pupillary dilation
  6. diaphragm muscle that can contract/relax to control the rays of light that go into the eye
  7. loose CT with vasculature and pigmented cells
  8. _____ provide greater acuity
  9. ______ cells: transmit output from retina to optic nerve into brain
  10. behind the iris; used to focus on near or far
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  1. ______ are less numerous of the two photoreceptors
  2. cones are responsible for the perception of ______
  3. fibers terminate in the _______ for visual perception
  4. rods function well in _____ light
  5. the area centralists is composed entirely of _______
  6. ________ humor: gelatinous fluid found in chamber between lens and retina; contains phagocytic cells
  7. _______ cells: transmit signals in 2 directions; either directly from bipolar to ganglion or horizontally from bipolar to ganglionic dendrites or other amacrine cells
  8. pupillary constriction
  9. Fibers terminate in the _________ for visual reflexes
  10. blind spot on retina
  11. area centralis in animals

21 Clues: pupillary dilation • blind spot on retina • pupillary constriction • area centralis in animals • _____ provide greater acuity • rods function well in _____ light • loose CT with vasculature and pigmented cells • behind the iris; used to focus on near or far • ______ are less numerous of the two photoreceptors • cones are responsible for the perception of ______ • ...

IMM Crossword 2022-10-01

IMM Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. large agranulocyte that is phagocytotic; involved in innate immunity
  2. a cytokine produced by macrophages and T cells that is highly pro-inflammatory
  3. A transcription factor that causes tissue specific genes to be transcribed.
  4. Have granules but aren't as prominent
  5. Adaptive immune responses in which there is a major role for effector T cells
  6. differentiate from CD8 T cells (cytotoxic t lymphocytes)
  7. Subset of CD4+ T cells characterized by the cytokines they produce; involved in stimulating B cells to produce antibody against extracellular pathogens
  8. Differentiate into macrophages
  9. Most prevalent granulocyte
  10. slg on B cells that binds Ag and transmits signal 1 to activate B cells
  11. Autoimmune disease where autoantibodies (against DNA, RNA and proteins associated with nucleic acids) form immune complexes
  12. the end stage of disease in HIV
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  1. The Ag receptor on T cells
  2. Not characterized as granulocytes but do have prominent granules
  3. Designation for a family of cell surface molecules involved in the presentation of peptide antigens to T cells
  4. antigen.
  5. Large granulocyte involved in inducing apoptosis of target cells
  6. Family of cytokines that help cells to resist viral infection
  7. Pathogen associated molecular patterns.
  8. immune response.
  9. A type of APC involved in pathogen recognition and activation of immune responses.
  10. A cell that is able to present Ag to T cell receptors on T cells.
  11. protein family that Abs and B cells belong to
  12. Subset of CD4+ T cells characterized by the cytokines they produce; involved in fully activating macrophages and promoting CTL responses against intracellular pathogens
  13. WBCs with multi lobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules
  14. Ab
  15. Subset of CD4 T cells that is responsible for suppressing/limiting immune responses
  16. receptors on immune cells and epithelial cells that recognize and bind PAMPs
  17. CD4 T cells involved in adaptive immunity
  18. An Ig that is expressed on B cell surfaces
  19. Member of TNF receptor family expressed on some cells making them susceptible to being killed by cells expressing the Fas ligand

31 Clues: Ab • antigen. • immune response. • The Ag receptor on T cells • Most prevalent granulocyte • Differentiate into macrophages • the end stage of disease in HIV • Have granules but aren't as prominent • Pathogen associated molecular patterns. • CD4 T cells involved in adaptive immunity • An Ig that is expressed on B cell surfaces • protein family that Abs and B cells belong to • ...

Cell Theory and Cell Organelles 2024-02-22

Cell Theory and Cell Organelles crossword puzzle
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  1. cells with a nucleus
  2. only found in plant cells and give plant cells their structure
  3. coined the term "cell"
  4. specialized structures that maintain the basic activities within the cell
  5. group of organs working together to perform a specific job
  6. group of tissue working together to do a specific job
  7. stated that all cells come from pre-existing cells
  8. a group of similar cells organized to do a specific job
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  1. a group of atoms bonded together
  2. lets things in and out of the cell
  3. only found in plant cells and give plants cells their green color
  4. the powerhouse of the cell
  5. the most basic unit of measurement
  6. developed the microscope through which cells could be seen
  7. all levels together; the highest level of organization
  8. stated that all plants are made up of cells
  9. stated that all animals are made of cells
  10. cells with no nucleus
  11. the smallest unit of organization

19 Clues: cells with a nucleus • cells with no nucleus • coined the term "cell" • the powerhouse of the cell • a group of atoms bonded together • the smallest unit of organization • lets things in and out of the cell • the most basic unit of measurement • stated that all animals are made of cells • stated that all plants are made up of cells • ...

Immune system 2023-03-01

Immune system crossword puzzle
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  1. associated with B-cells, uses B-cells to bind to antigen
  2. obtained from antibodies actively produced by another organism
  3. associated with T-cells, mostly dendritic and microphage cells
  4. originated in the thymus, attack infected body cells
  5. a last effort from a cell to warn other cells
  6. the process of "eating" to break down microbes
  7. the first exposure to an antigen, takes 3-14 days to appear
  8. also knows as innate immunity, an immediate response
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  1. a quicker response to antigens after the first interaction
  2. the study of internal defense systems of humans and other animals
  3. phagocytes that develop from monocytes, later to arrive but stays until the end
  4. reaction against the own body's cells
  5. hypersensitivity results in the manufacture of antibodies against mild antigens
  6. uses perforins to make pores in target cell membranes
  7. common in white blood cells, arrive quickly but tend to loose interest
  8. include long cytoplasmic extensions, developed in bone marrow
  9. also known as acquired immunity, a specific response
  10. T-cells ability to use specific T-receptors after a period of time
  11. originated in bone marrow, mature into plasma cells and produce antibodies
  12. a chemical used to transport information and act as an energizer

20 Clues: reaction against the own body's cells • a last effort from a cell to warn other cells • the process of "eating" to break down microbes • originated in the thymus, attack infected body cells • also known as acquired immunity, a specific response • also knows as innate immunity, an immediate response • uses perforins to make pores in target cell membranes • ...

Getting to know Immunology! 2022-10-01

Getting to know Immunology! crossword puzzle
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  1. Cell that is able to present antigens via MHC molecules to T cell receptors on T cells (Antigen presenting cells).
  2. Receptors on B cells that bind antigens and transmits signal 1 to activate B cells (B cell receptor).
  3. End stage of disease in HIV infection (Acquired immune deficiency syndrome).
  4. Cell adhesion molecule.
  5. Immune response.
  6. Cytokines produced by macrophages and T cells that is highly pro-inflammatory.
  7. Large granular lymphocyte that serves as a innate effector cell and induces apoptosis of target cells.
  8. CD4 T cells involved in stimulating B cells to produce antibody against extracellular pathogens.
  9. Part of antibody that consists of carboxy terminal halves of the two heavy chains disulfide-bonded to each other. Responsible for antibody effector function.
  10. Immunoglobulin that is expressed on B cell surface (slg).
  11. Cytokine produced by cD4 TH1 cells, CD8 T cells and NK cells. Primary actions are to act with IL-12 and induce TH1 differentiation and fully activate macrophages.
  12. Family name for cytokines that help cells to resist viral infections.
  13. The Ag receptor on T cells.
  14. Protein family to which antibodies and B cell receptors belong (Ig).
  15. Lymphocyte that upon activation can differentiate into plasma cells that secrete antibodies or into B memory cells.
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  1. Cell wall component of gram negative bacteria which can be bound by TLR-4 on macrophages and dendritic cells (LPS).
  2. End product of the Complement cascade that can kill pathogens directly by forming a pore in pathogen membrane leading to lysis (MAC).
  3. CD4 T cells involved in activating macrophages and promoting CTL responses against intracellular pathogens.
  4. Adaptive immune responses in which there is a major role for effector T cells (CMI)
  5. T cells that express the co-receptor protein CD4 that once activated, it differentiates into distinct Thelper phenotypes with roles in adaptive immunity.
  6. Molecule that is recognized as it original structure by antibodies, B cell receptor or T cell receptor (Ag).
  7. T cell responsible for suppressing immune response.
  8. Human immunodeficiency virus
  9. Thymus-derived lymphocyte that can be either CD4 or CD8.
  10. T cells that express co-receptor protein CD8 that once activated, it differentiates into cytotoxic T cells.
  11. Designation for a family of cell surface molecules involved in the presentation of peptide antigens to T cells (Major histocompatibility complex).
  12. Member of TNF receptor family expressed on certain cells that makes them susceptible to being killed by cells expressing Fas ligand.
  13. Part of antibody responsible for antigen binding.
  14. Transcription factor that causes several tissue-specific genes to be transcribed by a subpopulation of epithelial cells in the thymus (Autoimmune regulator).
  15. Soluble acute phase response protein than can bind mannose on pathogens; can activate the lectin pathway of Complement (MBL).
  16. Chemical messengers secreted by immune cells that help in their communication with other cells (IL).
  17. Immunoglobulin that is secreted by plasma cells (Ab).
  18. Transcription factor that helps activate the expression of many pro-inflammatory genes.

33 Clues: Immune response. • Cell adhesion molecule. • The Ag receptor on T cells. • Human immunodeficiency virus • Part of antibody responsible for antigen binding. • T cell responsible for suppressing immune response. • Immunoglobulin that is secreted by plasma cells (Ab). • Thymus-derived lymphocyte that can be either CD4 or CD8. • ...

Laug OSU Winter 2025 - Immunology Exam 2 Study Tool Week 5 2025-02-19

Laug OSU Winter 2025 - Immunology Exam 2 Study Tool Week 5 crossword puzzle
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  1. A naive CD4+ T cell that has not yet differentiated into Th1, Th2, or Th17.
  2. A site within lymphoid follicles where B cells undergo proliferation, somatic hypermutation, and class switching.
  3. Lymphoid tissue found in the small intestine that helps monitor gut microbiota.
  4. Lymphoid tissue found in mucosal linings that helps protect against ingested or inhaled pathogens.
  5. A secondary lymphoid organ that filters blood and helps mount immune responses against bloodborne pathogens.
  6. A subset of CD4+ T cells that promotes cell-mediated immunity and fights intracellular pathogens.
  7. A serine protease released by cytotoxic T cells and NK cells to induce apoptosis in infected or cancerous cells.
  8. A subset of CD4+ T cells involved in defense against fungi and extracellular bacteria, and plays a role in autoimmunity.
  9. The movement of immune cells between tissues, lymphoid organs, and circulation.
  10. Clusters of lymphocytes within secondary lymphoid organs, often found in the germinal center.
  11. A subset of CD4+ T cells that drives humoral immunity and helps combat parasitic infections.
  12. Specialized epithelial cells in the gut that transport antigens from the intestine to Peyer’s patches.
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  1. Specialized cells in lymphoid follicles that present antigen-antibody complexes to B cells.
  2. A region of the spleen rich in T cells, surrounding central arteries.
  3. Structures like lymph nodes, spleen, and MALT where immune responses are initiated.
  4. A T cell-mediated immune response that occurs 24–72 hours after antigen exposure, such as in tuberculin tests.
  5. Specialized blood vessels that allow naïve lymphocytes to enter lymph nodes from the bloodstream.
  6. Activated immune cells that carry out immune responses, such as cytotoxic T cells and plasma cells.
  7. A protein released by cytotoxic T cells and NK cells that creates pores in target cell membranes.
  8. A subset of CD4+ T cells that helps B cells in the germinal center during antibody production.
  9. Signaling molecules that direct the migration of immune cells to specific locations.
  10. A co-stimulatory receptor on T cells that helps drive follicular helper T cell responses.
  11. A subset of B cells found in the spleen that respond rapidly to bloodborne pathogens.
  12. A programmed cell death mechanism that prevents inflammation and tissue damage.
  13. A form of cell death that results in cell lysis and inflammation, often due to infection or injury.
  14. Small, bean-shaped structures that filter lymph and serve as immune system hubs.
  15. A ligand on antigen-presenting cells that binds ICOS to regulate T cell responses.

27 Clues: A region of the spleen rich in T cells, surrounding central arteries. • A naive CD4+ T cell that has not yet differentiated into Th1, Th2, or Th17. • Lymphoid tissue found in the small intestine that helps monitor gut microbiota. • A programmed cell death mechanism that prevents inflammation and tissue damage. • ...

Endocrine System Crossword 2015-04-07

Endocrine System Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. A gland that secretes 9 hormones to control different parts of the system.
  2. A gland that helps develop T-cells and immune response.
  3. A gland the develops the female body and the development of eggs.
  4. A gland that controls the pituitary gland.
  5. A gland that controls insulin levels in the body.
  6. Cells in the hypothalamus that secrete oxytocin and vasopressin.
  7. Cells that nurse and grow sperm in the testes.
  8. A gland that develops the male body through release of testosterone
  9. Cells that aide in the production of melatonin and respond to light.
  10. A gland that controls rhythmic activities.
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  1. Cells that monitor calcium levels in the body.
  2. Cells that aide the pancreas in controlling the gastrointestinal process.
  3. A gland that controls highly physical reactions.
  4. Cells that produce hormones that trigger "fight or flight" reaction.
  5. Cells that release a hormone that stimulates the thyroid.
  6. Cells that prefer bases over acids. Many cells in the endocrine system are basophilic.
  7. A vessel for the oocyte that releases an egg into the uterus during the menstrual cycle.
  8. A gland that controls metabolism of biomolecules
  9. Cells that develop in the thymus and insure working immune function.
  10. A gland that controls calcium absorption
  11. Cells that produce testosterone in the presence of luteinizing hormone.

21 Clues: A gland that controls calcium absorption • A gland that controls the pituitary gland. • A gland that controls rhythmic activities. • Cells that monitor calcium levels in the body. • Cells that nurse and grow sperm in the testes. • A gland that controls highly physical reactions. • A gland that controls metabolism of biomolecules • ...

Plant and Animal Cells 2025-10-27

Plant and Animal Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. has cell's genetic material and controls activities
  2. all organisms are made of one or more cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and cells come from pre-existing cells
  3. powerhouse of the cell
  4. organelle that has centrioles where fibers start cell division
  5. gel like substance that fit in a cell
  6. organelles in eukaryotic cells that help with cell division and help form cilia
  7. network in cytoplasm of cells that give structural support and helps with movement
  8. barrier around cells
  9. storage
  10. membrane bound cell organelles that have digestive enzymes
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  1. organisms with cells that have a nucleus
  2. process where a single cell splits into two or more daughter cells.
  3. organelle in plant and algae cells that do photosynthesis to light energy into chemical energy
  4. network of membranes in eukaryotic cells that create lipids (smooth) and synthesize/fold proteins (rough)
  5. organisms with cells that don't have a nucleus
  6. a type of membrane-bound organelle in plants and animals
  7. rigid layer outside the cell membrane that give structure to cells in plants, bacteria, algae, and fungi
  8. membrane bound organelle
  9. tube-like structure inside cell that maintain shape and give pathways for moving organelles
  10. cell organelle that modifies and stores proteins and lipids for delivery to organelles

20 Clues: storage • barrier around cells • powerhouse of the cell • membrane bound organelle • gel like substance that fit in a cell • organisms with cells that have a nucleus • organisms with cells that don't have a nucleus • has cell's genetic material and controls activities • a type of membrane-bound organelle in plants and animals • ...

Immunology Crossword Puzzle! 2022-09-25

Immunology Crossword Puzzle! crossword puzzle
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  1. The Ag receptor on T cells
  2. Human immunodeficiency virus
  3. name of MHC gene complex and proteins in human
  4. a molecule that is recognized in native structure by antibodies or B cell receptor, or a peptide that is presented by MHC molecules to T cell receptor
  5. a cell that is able to present antigen via MHC molecules to T cell receptors on T cells
  6. receptors on immune cells and epithelial cells that recognize and bind to PAMPs on microbes
  7. acute phase protein that binds to phosphocholine, a constituent of certain bacteria, that can trigger Complement activation and acts as an opsonin
  8. Family of pattern recognition receptors present on many leukocytes and epithelial cells that recognize PAMPs and help initiate immune responses
  9. family name for cytokines that help cells to resist viral infections
  10. amino acid sequence in cytoplasmic domains of membrane receptors involved in signal transduction
  11. thymus-derived lymphocyte that are comprised of two different subsets: CD4 T-cells and CD8 T-cells
  12. Member of the TNF receptor family expressed on certain cells that makes them susceptible to being killed by cells expressing the Fas ligand
  13. cells surface ligands for the leukocyte integrins
  14. short DNA sequences flanking Ig and TCR V, D and J gene segments; serve as the binding sites for the RAG complex
  15. immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells
  16. large granular lymphocyte that serves as an innate effector cells by inducing apoptosis of target cells
  17. protein family to which antibodies and B-cell receptors belong
  18. a type of Ac
  19. designation for a family of cell surface molecules involved in the presentation of peptide antigens to T cells
  20. CD8+ T cells with effector function of targeting and killing virally infected cells and tumor cells by apoptosis
  21. soluble acute phase response protein that can bind mannose on pathogens
  22. slg on B cells that binds Ag and transmits signal 1 to activate B cells
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  1. immune response
  2. adaptive immune responses in which there is a major role for effector T cells
  3. multiple drug treatment for HIV infection
  4. repeating molecular patterns on microbes that are recognized by PRRs on immune cells
  5. family names of chemokine receptors, the receptors that chemokines bind to all cell attraction to specific areas in the body
  6. white blood cells with multi-lobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules
  7. a transcription factor that causes several hundred tissue-specific genes to be transcribed by a subpopulation of epithelial cells in the thymus
  8. the end stage of disease in HIV infection
  9. end product of the complement cascade that can kill pathogens directly by forming a pore in pathogen membrane leading to lysis
  10. B lymphocyte that upon activation can differentiate into plasma cells secreting antibody molecules or B memory cells
  11. a cell wall component of gram negative bacteria which can be bound by TLR-4 on macrophages and dendritic cells
  12. the part of an antibody responsible for antigen binding
  13. autoimmune disease where autoantibodies form immune complexes
  14. an immunoglobulin that is expressed on B cell surface
  15. a mechanism NK cells use to induce apoptosis in virally infected cells or tumor cells
  16. cell adhesion molecule
  17. family names of chemokines, chemicals that are a sub-class of cytokines with cell-attractant properties
  18. general designation of many of the different cytokines, chemical messengers secreted by immune cells that help in their communication with other cells
  19. slg on B cells that binds Ag and transmits signal 1 to activate B cells
  20. designation for specific cell-surface molecules on immune cells that help to differentiate one immune cell from another

42 Clues: a type of Ac • immune response • cell adhesion molecule • The Ag receptor on T cells • Human immunodeficiency virus • immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells • multiple drug treatment for HIV infection • the end stage of disease in HIV infection • name of MHC gene complex and proteins in human • cells surface ligands for the leukocyte integrins • ...

Blood 2023-04-04

Blood crossword puzzle
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  1. cancer of white blood cells
  2. type of white blood cell; causes allergy response
  3. within a cell
  4. production of red blood cells
  5. cell eating
  6. Y-shaped proteins secreted by B cell lymphocytes that attach to antigens. Help in immune response
  7. White blood cells
  8. destruction of red blood cells
  9. Excessive or profuse bleeding
  10. platelets
  11. clotting of blood
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  1. Manufacture of new White blood cells
  2. white blood cell
  3. clear, straw-colored liquid portion of blood
  4. mature red blood cell
  5. between cells
  6. A protein that, when introduced in the blood, triggers the production of an antibody
  7. percentage of red blood cells in blood
  8. hemoglobin with no oxygen
  9. deficiency of red blood cells

20 Clues: platelets • cell eating • within a cell • between cells • white blood cell • White blood cells • clotting of blood • mature red blood cell • hemoglobin with no oxygen • cancer of white blood cells • production of red blood cells • Excessive or profuse bleeding • deficiency of red blood cells • destruction of red blood cells • Manufacture of new White blood cells • ...

Cell cycle 2023-09-19

Cell cycle crossword puzzle
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  1. crease in between two cells
  2. To make an exact copy
  3. Cell membrane contracts and two cells are made
  4. Protein found in nucleus
  5. smallest unit of life
  6. Contains DNA
  7. One chromosome
  8. Sister chromosomes separate
  9. Spindle Fibers pull chromosomes to the middle
  10. The things that pull chromosomes to middle
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  1. DNA gets copied and nuclear membrane breaks
  2. organelles duplication
  3. Cells grow and separate into two cells
  4. Cell destruct
  5. holds genetic information
  6. The cycle cells go through
  7. Cells make up all of these
  8. Cell do this to Grow,Repair,and Reproduce
  9. Nuclear membrane forms and two cells start to form
  10. The stage where the cell grows

20 Clues: Contains DNA • Cell destruct • One chromosome • To make an exact copy • smallest unit of life • organelles duplication • Protein found in nucleus • holds genetic information • The cycle cells go through • Cells make up all of these • crease in between two cells • Sister chromosomes separate • The stage where the cell grows • Cells grow and separate into two cells • ...

Stem Cells Vocabulary Crossword 2023-04-24

Stem Cells Vocabulary Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. An interdisciplinary branch of medicine with the goal of replacing, regenerating or repairing damaged tissue to restore normal function. Regenerative treatments can include cellular therapy, gene therapy and tissue engineering approaches.
  2. A common connective or support cell found within most tissues of the body.
  3. A pill, injection or other treatment that has no therapeutic benefit; often used as a control in clinical trials to see whether new treatments work better than no treatment.
  4. The travel to another state, region or country specifically for the purpose of undergoing a stem cell treatment available at that location. This phrase is also used to refer to the pursuit of untested and unregulated stem cell treatments.
  5. of an organism prior to birth or hatching
  6. The single cell formed when a sperm cell fuses with an egg cell.
  7. A commonly used term for tissue-specific stem cells, cells that can give rise to the specialized cells in specific tissues. Includes all stem cells other than pluripotent stem cells such as embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells.
  8. Cells or tissues from the same individual; an autologous bone marrow transplant involves one individual as both donor and recipient.
  9. A special type of cell division in stem cells by which they make copies of themselves.
  10. the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
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  1. sequence of events involved in the development of a species
  2. The process by which cells become increasingly specialized to carry out specific functions in tissues and organs.
  3. Stem cells that can give rise to the specialized cells in specific tissues; blood stem cells, for example, can produce the different types of cells that make up the blood, but not the cells of other organs such as the liver or the brain.CYTOPLASM
  4. In the context of stem cell biology, this refers to the conversion of differentiated cells, such as fibroblasts, into embryonic-like iPS cells by artificially altering the expression of key genes.
  5. Scientific term for tissue-specific or adult stem cells.
  6. the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms
  7. The ability to modify the immune system or an immune response.
  8. an undifferentiated cell whose daughter cells may differentiate into other cell types (such as blood cells)
  9. A group of cells with a similar function or embryological origin. Tissues organize further to become organs.
  10. an animal organism in the early stages of growth.

20 Clues: of an organism prior to birth or hatching • an animal organism in the early stages of growth. • Scientific term for tissue-specific or adult stem cells. • the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms • sequence of events involved in the development of a species • The ability to modify the immune system or an immune response. • ...

Med Term Review Set 9 & 10 2024-10-30

Med Term Review Set 9 & 10 crossword puzzle
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  1. High blood pressure
  2. Slow heart rate (pulse)
  3. To make white blood cells
  4. To cut into (incision) a blood vessel
  5. Breakdown of a clot
  6. The breakdown of a vein
  7. To make bone marrow cells
  8. Increase (high #) of clotting cells (platelets)
  9. To look inside an artery with a camera
  10. To make red blood cells
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  1. Deficiency (low #) of clotting cells (platelets)
  2. The surgical removal of an artery
  3. High body temperature (fever)
  4. To cut into (incision) a vein
  5. Deficiency of red blood cells
  6. Low body temperature
  7. To look inside blood vessels with a camera
  8. Low blood pressure
  9. The breakdown of white blood cells
  10. Increase (high #) of bone marrow cells

20 Clues: Low blood pressure • High blood pressure • Breakdown of a clot • Low body temperature • Slow heart rate (pulse) • The breakdown of a vein • To make red blood cells • To make white blood cells • To make bone marrow cells • High body temperature (fever) • To cut into (incision) a vein • Deficiency of red blood cells • The surgical removal of an artery • The breakdown of white blood cells • ...

Plant and Animal Cell crossword by: Jayden Osborne 2024-10-18

Plant and Animal Cell crossword by: Jayden Osborne crossword puzzle
Across
  1. holds cells in place and protects them from damage
  2. plant cell make this also known as glucose in the process of photosynthesis
  3. this produces the cell's ribosomes
  4. is only found in animal cells
  5. both plant and animal cells are this
  6. the shape of an animal cell is
  7. are found in animal cells and degrates objects from the outside of the cell
  8. this is used in the animal cell to produce the energy for the cell's survival and functioning
  9. plant and animal cells are
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  1. plant cells are much than animal cells
  2. plant cell are either a rectangle shape or
  3. both animal and plant cells uses this to make ATP
  4. this is to make proteins
  5. known as the control center
  6. this protects the cells
  7. animal cells are usually
  8. what an animal cell does not have
  9. are produced in the animal cells
  10. is used to make energy in the cells
  11. helps package proteins and lipid molecules

20 Clues: this protects the cells • this is to make proteins • animal cells are usually • plant and animal cells are • known as the control center • is only found in animal cells • the shape of an animal cell is • are produced in the animal cells • what an animal cell does not have • this produces the cell's ribosomes • is used to make energy in the cells • ...

Cell Crossword 2023-02-09

Cell Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Carries materials through the cell
  2. Gel like liquid in the cell
  3. Sends and receives materials in the cell
  4. Cells found in animals
  5. Cells found in animals
  6. Make the cell function/tiny organs for the cell
  7. Stores food, water, and waste. Only one in plant cells, and many in animal cells
  8. Protects the cell from its environment and regulates what enters and leaves the cell
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  1. Skeleton of the cell
  2. Prokaryotic cells only, propels the cell
  3. cells with a nucleus
  4. Only found in animal cells/break down waste
  5. cells without a nucleus
  6. Provides structure to plant cells
  7. Powerhouse of the cell
  8. Most basic unit of life
  9. Produce proteins. Can be free floating or on the Rough ER
  10. Blueprints for proteins
  11. Basically a smaller nucleus inside the nucleus
  12. Center of the cell, contains DNA and RNA

20 Clues: Skeleton of the cell • cells with a nucleus • Powerhouse of the cell • Cells found in animals • Cells found in animals • cells without a nucleus • Most basic unit of life • Blueprints for proteins • Gel like liquid in the cell • Provides structure to plant cells • Carries materials through the cell • Prokaryotic cells only, propels the cell • Sends and receives materials in the cell • ...

Gghh 2022-11-21

Gghh crossword puzzle
Across
  1. any change in the usual DNA sequence
  2. broad term for abnormal development of cells within tissues or organs
  3. A benign connective tissue tumor in the bone
  4. a benign nervous tissue tumors in the meninges
  5. Change in form in Greek
  6. Describes the disease that results when cellular changes cause the uncontrolled growth and division of cells
  7. Benign connective tissue tumor in the Cartilage
  8. Cells are more abnormal and moderately differentiated
  9. Grade _____, cells are immature and primitive and undifferentiated
  10. Cancer of the connective, muscle, and bone tissues
  11. development of own blood supply
  12. dysfunction in the process of cancer development, defective cell ____________
  13. dysfunction in the process of cancer development, defective cell ________ (growth)
  14. Cancer of the erythrocytes
  15. 1st stage of development of cancer, which involves a mutation in the cell’s genetic structure
  16. a benign connective tissue tumor in the striated muscle
  17. A benign Epithelial tissue tumor on the Glandular epithelium
  18. a malignant connective tissue tumor in the bone
  19. multistep process beginning with the rapid growth of the primary tumor
  20. short-lived cells that are the first line of defense against infection
  21. Cancer of the leukocytes
  22. ____Classification is the evaluation pathologically of the appearance of cells and the degree of differentiation
  23. CELLS innate immune system’s traffic cops, directing T-cells and B-cells to their targets
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  1. a malignant nervous tissue tumors in the nerve cell
  2. Reversion of cells to a more primitive or undifferentiated form
  3. Cancer of the Lymphatic Tissue
  4. Cancer of the glandular tissues
  5. this is a rarely seen in a malignant neoplasm
  6. Cancer of the Pigmented Cells
  7. 2nd stage of development of cancer where the transformed cells are stimulated to divide.
  8. formed in bone marrow but mature in the thymus
  9. Cancer of the Brain and spinal cord tissues
  10. Environment within
  11. this T-Cells stimulate B-cells to make antibodies
  12. Greek word that means “big eaters”
  13. _____immune system also called as adaptive immunity
  14. They develop and mature in the bone marrow and make proteins that fight viruses and bacteria
  15. 3rd stage of development of cancer where tumor cells compete with one another to survive
  16. Cancer of the Epithelial Tissues
  17. new, uncontrolled growth of cells that is not under physiologic control
  18. grade _____, cannot be assessed in a histologic classification
  19. KILLER ____ cells are rapid response cells attack viruses and may also be aggressive in attacking cancerous and pre-cancerous cells
  20. this T-cells attack cells directly
  21. Cancer of the plasma cells
  22. a malignant connective tissue tumor in the Fibrous tissue
  23. a benign connective tissue tumor in the fibrous tissue
  24. mast cells and _____ produce antihistamines that help the immune system attack allergens
  25. Benign epithelial tissue tumors on the surface of the epithelium
  26. Outside the cell
  27. Grade _____, cells are very abnormal and poorly differentiated

50 Clues: Outside the cell • Environment within • Change in form in Greek • Cancer of the leukocytes • Cancer of the erythrocytes • Cancer of the plasma cells • Cancer of the Pigmented Cells • Cancer of the Lymphatic Tissue • Cancer of the glandular tissues • development of own blood supply • Cancer of the Epithelial Tissues • Greek word that means “big eaters” • ...

immunology 2023-09-29

immunology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Major histocompatibility complex, designation for a family of cell surface molecules involved in the presentation of peptide antigens to T cells.
  2. Membrane attack complex, end product of the complement cascade that can kill pathogens directly by forming a pore in pathogen membrane leading to lysis.
  3. Nuclear factor of activated T cells, a key transcription factor that is required to bind to the IL-2 promoter to cause IL-2 transcription.
  4. Interleukin, general designation of many of the different cytokines, chemical messengers secreted by immune cells that help in their communication with other cells.
  5. Lipopolysaccharide, a cell wall component of gram-negative bacteria which TLR-4 can bind on macrophages and dendritic cells.
  6. cells: Subset of CD4+ T cells characterized by the cytokines they produce, including IL-4; involved in stimulating B cells to produce IgE antibody against helminths.
  7. Systemic lupus erythematosus, an autoimmune disease where autoantibodies (against DNA, RNA, and proteins associated with nucleic acids) form immune complexes.
  8. A cytokine produced by effector CD4+ TH1 cells, CD8+ T cells, and NK cells that plays a role in inducing TH1 differentiation and fully activating macrophages.
  9. Antibody, immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells
  10. Recombination signal sequences, short DNA sequences flanking Ig and TCR V, D, and J gene segments that serve as the binding sites for the RAG complex allowing Ig and TCR gene rearrangement (somatic recombination).
  11. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
  12. Toll-like receptor, a family of pattern recognition receptors present on many leukocytes and epithelial cells that recognize PAMPs on pathogens and help initiate immune responses.
  13. Regulatory CD4+ T cells, regulatory T cells: a T cell subset that is responsible for suppressing or limiting immune responses.
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  1. Mannose-binding lectin, a soluble acute phase response protein that can bind mannose on pathogens; can activate the lectin pathway of complement and acts as an opsonin.
  2. T cells: T cells that express the CD4 protein on their surface and play a key role in the immune response.
  3. Polymorphonuclear leukocytes, white blood cells with multi-lobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules.
  4. Antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity
  5. Pathogen-associated molecular patterns, repeating molecular patterns on microbes that are recognized by PRRs on immune cells.
  6. T-cell receptor, the antigen receptor on T cells.
  7. Immunoglobulin, protein family to which antibodies and B-cell receptors belong.
  8. cells: Large granular lymphocytes that serve as an innate effector cell by inducing apoptosis of target cells.
  9. Antigen
  10. Immune response.
  11. Surface immunoglobulin, an immunoglobulin that is expressed on B cell surface.
  12. Immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motifs, amino acid sequence in cytoplasmic domains of membrane receptors involved in signal transduction.
  13. CD4 T cells: T cells that have previously encountered an antigen and have developed a memory response to it.
  14. cells: Subset of CD4+ T cells characterized by the cytokines they produce, including IFN-gamma involved in fully activating macrophages, and IL-2 involved in promoting CTL responses against intracellular pathogens.

27 Clues: Antigen • Immune response. • Acquired immune deficiency syndrome • Antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity • T-cell receptor, the antigen receptor on T cells. • Antibody, immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells • Surface immunoglobulin, an immunoglobulin that is expressed on B cell surface. • ...