cells Crossword Puzzles

Adaptive Immunity 2025-04-03

Adaptive Immunity crossword puzzle
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  1. Programmed cell death of harmful or infected cells
  2. Preparation that builds immunity without causing full infection
  3. Which cytokine activates T helper cells?
  4. Which lymphocyte makes antibodies?
  5. Long lived immune cell formed after an infection
  6. Protein on certain immune cells that displays antigens from outside
  7. Signalling molecule
  8. Which process eliminates lymphocytes that react to the body’s own tissues?
  9. Which T cell type activates B cells and cytotoxic T cells?
  10. Which immune branch involves cytotoxic T cells?
  11. Which immune branch involves B cells and circulating antibodies?
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  1. A disease-causing microbe, like a virus or bacterium
  2. Immune reaction that occurs when a new antigen is encountered
  3. Faster stronger reaction upon re-exposure to a known antigen
  4. Foreign molecule that triggers an immune response
  5. Which protein can bind a specific pathogen?
  6. Which T cell kills infected cells directly?
  7. Which cell type develops from activated B cells?
  8. Protein on most cells that displays antigens from inside the cell
  9. Which cytokine from T-helper cells drives B cell activation and growth?

20 Clues: Signalling molecule • Which lymphocyte makes antibodies? • Which cytokine activates T helper cells? • Which protein can bind a specific pathogen? • Which T cell kills infected cells directly? • Which immune branch involves cytotoxic T cells? • Which cell type develops from activated B cells? • Long lived immune cell formed after an infection • ...

Cell Theory 2022-08-25

Cell Theory crossword puzzle
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  1. determined cells arise from preexisting cells
  2. concluded all animals are made of cells
  3. macromolecule that stores energy, gives protection and is involved in cell communication
  4. obtaining food to provide energy to grow
  5. improved the microscop, was the first person to view live cells
  6. macromolecule that contains genetic information
  7. perceiving and responding to changes in the environment
  8. providing protection against enemies
  9. increase in size
  10. chemical reactions inside the cell
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  1. macromolecule that provides energy storage, structural support and cell communication
  2. concluded all plants are made of cells
  3. primitive cells, do not contain a nucleus
  4. keeps conditions within the organism within tolerable limits (balanced)
  5. macromolecule that aids in cell communication, transport, a chemical breakdown of substances and structural support
  6. gave us the term cell, observed the bark of a cork tree
  7. complex cells, contain a nucleus and membrane bound organelles
  8. smallest structural unit of an organism
  9. producing an offspring
  10. comprised of 3 parts: all living things are made of cells, cells are the basic unit of life, all cells come from preexisting cells

20 Clues: increase in size • producing an offspring • chemical reactions inside the cell • providing protection against enemies • concluded all plants are made of cells • concluded all animals are made of cells • smallest structural unit of an organism • obtaining food to provide energy to grow • primitive cells, do not contain a nucleus • determined cells arise from preexisting cells • ...

Epithelial Tissue 2023-11-08

Epithelial Tissue crossword puzzle
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  1. Cell connections that provide mechanical strength to tissue.
  2. Columnar cells with hair-like projections used for movement.
  3. Forms glands for secretion and is one of the two major components.
  4. Thin, flattened cells allowing for easy passage of substances.
  5. Cube-shaped cells.
  6. Appears stratified but all cells touch the basement membrane.
  7. Connections between cells to maintain tissue integrity.
  8. Single layer of cells for exchange and filtration.
  9. Cube-shaped cells, often found in kidney tubules.
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  1. Separates epithelium from connective tissue.
  2. Secretes hormones into the bloodstream.
  3. Tall,rectangular cells found in the lining of the digestive tract.
  4. Multilayered cells found in areas subjected to wear and tear.
  5. Flat scale-like cells.
  6. Tall, column-shaped cells.
  7. The orientation where one surface is exposed and the other is attached
  8. Multiple layers of cells for protection.
  9. Secretes onto the skin or into a body cavity.

18 Clues: Cube-shaped cells. • Flat scale-like cells. • Tall, column-shaped cells. • Secretes hormones into the bloodstream. • Multiple layers of cells for protection. • Separates epithelium from connective tissue. • Secretes onto the skin or into a body cavity. • Cube-shaped cells, often found in kidney tubules. • Single layer of cells for exchange and filtration. • ...

CELLS 2014-10-30

CELLS crossword puzzle
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  1. Identity of the cell
  2. wall Keeps a plants shape
  3. Protein synthesis happens here
  4. Energy is made here
  5. Stores genetic information as DNA
  6. Breaks down larger molecules
  7. Helps with movement of the cell
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  1. Stores food, water and waste
  2. Parts of the cell
  3. Brain of the cell
  4. Its basic job is to separate the inside from the outside

11 Clues: Parts of the cell • Brain of the cell • Energy is made here • Identity of the cell • wall Keeps a plants shape • Stores food, water and waste • Breaks down larger molecules • Protein synthesis happens here • Helps with movement of the cell • Stores genetic information as DNA • Its basic job is to separate the inside from the outside

CELLS 2013-10-22

CELLS crossword puzzle
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  1. USED FOR STORAGE IN CELLS
  2. THE FLUID FILLING THE CENTRE OF A CELL
  3. MAKES PROTEINS
  4. CREATES ENERGY IN ALL CELLS
  5. FOUND INSIDE CHLOROPLASTS
  6. THE OUTSIDE OF THE CELL THAT CONTROLS WHAT GOES IN/OUT
  7. THE "BRAIN" OF THE CELL
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  1. CREATES FOOD IN PLANT CELLS USING SUNLIGHT
  2. HELPS TO MOVE THINGS AROUND IN THE CELL
  3. FOUND ONLY IN PLANT CELLS
  4. THE "BUILDING BLOCK" OF LIFE

11 Clues: MAKES PROTEINS • THE "BRAIN" OF THE CELL • USED FOR STORAGE IN CELLS • FOUND ONLY IN PLANT CELLS • FOUND INSIDE CHLOROPLASTS • CREATES ENERGY IN ALL CELLS • THE "BUILDING BLOCK" OF LIFE • THE FLUID FILLING THE CENTRE OF A CELL • HELPS TO MOVE THINGS AROUND IN THE CELL • CREATES FOOD IN PLANT CELLS USING SUNLIGHT • THE OUTSIDE OF THE CELL THAT CONTROLS WHAT GOES IN/OUT

Cells 2015-10-06

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. Stage when cell divides
  2. contains green chlorophyll and only found in plant cells
  3. The main building block of life
  4. Thick liquid that fills up the organelles
  5. Power house of the cell
  6. Surrounds only the plant cell
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  1. The structures allowing the cell to fulfil its job
  2. Tube like structures that have tiny sacs at their ends
  3. The outer boundary of the cell
  4. A membrane that stores stuff in the cell
  5. The control centre for all activity

11 Clues: Stage when cell divides • Power house of the cell • Surrounds only the plant cell • The outer boundary of the cell • The main building block of life • The control centre for all activity • A membrane that stores stuff in the cell • Thick liquid that fills up the organelles • The structures allowing the cell to fulfil its job • ...

Cells 2015-11-08

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. term used to describe "little organs" found in animal and plant cells.
  2. provides energy to the cell.
  3. thin outer layer that protects the cell, and allows things in and out of the cell.
  4. found only in plant cells, makes sugars and starches through photosynthesis.
  5. gel-like substance that supports the organelles.
  6. the protective outer layer found only in plant cells.
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  1. the theory that organisms just popped up out of nowhere.
  2. found in plant cells, used for storage of nutrients and water
  3. the term Robert Hooke used to describe the little boxes he saw under the microscope.
  4. the term Anton Van Leeuwenhoek used to describe animal cells.
  5. the organelle that controls the functions of the organ.

11 Clues: provides energy to the cell. • gel-like substance that supports the organelles. • the protective outer layer found only in plant cells. • the organelle that controls the functions of the organ. • the theory that organisms just popped up out of nowhere. • found in plant cells, used for storage of nutrients and water • ...

cells 2018-02-01

cells crossword puzzle
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  1. Has 46 chromosomes at the end
  2. Where ribosomes are produced
  3. Is called the fuel of life
  4. Separate chromes pairs during mitosis
  5. This is a light absorbing Molecules
  6. Used to reproduce
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  1. Breaks down larger foods
  2. Acts as a biological catalyst
  3. Use carbon dioxide to move across the cell
  4. Has a jelly-like substance
  5. It is used dissolves to make a solution

11 Clues: Used to reproduce • Breaks down larger foods • Has a jelly-like substance • Is called the fuel of life • Where ribosomes are produced • Acts as a biological catalyst • Has 46 chromosomes at the end • This is a light absorbing Molecules • Separate chromes pairs during mitosis • It is used dissolves to make a solution • Use carbon dioxide to move across the cell

Cells 2019-10-23

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. (Only in plant cells) photosynthesis
  2. jelly-like fluid that fills a cell
  3. (only in plant cells) provides support and protection for plant cell
  4. makes protein for cell
  5. packaging and shipping station for proteins
  6. control center for the cell
  7. control what goes in and out of the cell
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  1. (Only in plant cells) gives a plant its color
  2. has 2 versions Rough and Smooth ER
  3. Is involved with digestion and waste removal
  4. stores food, water, and nutrients or anything necessary for the cell to survive

11 Clues: makes protein for cell • control center for the cell • has 2 versions Rough and Smooth ER • jelly-like fluid that fills a cell • (Only in plant cells) photosynthesis • control what goes in and out of the cell • packaging and shipping station for proteins • Is involved with digestion and waste removal • (Only in plant cells) gives a plant its color • ...

Cells 2020-12-02

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. releases energy
  2. packages and ships protein
  3. stores food water and waste
  4. modifies and transports protein
  5. gives the plant cell structure
  6. make protein
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  1. the fluid that surrounds the organelles
  2. selects what enters and leaves the cell
  3. control center
  4. makes ribosomes
  5. carries out photosynthesis in the plant cell

11 Clues: make protein • control center • releases energy • makes ribosomes • packages and ships protein • stores food water and waste • gives the plant cell structure • modifies and transports protein • the fluid that surrounds the organelles • selects what enters and leaves the cell • carries out photosynthesis in the plant cell

Cells 2020-12-17

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. controls what comes into and out of a cell
  2. uses chemicals to break down food and worn out cell parts
  3. produces the energy a cell needs in order to carry out it's functions
  4. stores wastes, water, food, etc.
  5. control centre of a cell and contains cell DNA
  6. uses the energy from sunlight to produce food in a plant cell
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  1. Reticulum uses passageways to carry proteins from one part of a cell to another.
  2. bodies receives materials and proteins from the ER and then distributes them
  3. gel like fluid where organelles are found in
  4. assembles amino acids to create proteins
  5. rigid outer layer of a plant cell

11 Clues: stores wastes, water, food, etc. • rigid outer layer of a plant cell • assembles amino acids to create proteins • controls what comes into and out of a cell • gel like fluid where organelles are found in • control centre of a cell and contains cell DNA • uses chemicals to break down food and worn out cell parts • ...

cells 2017-05-07

cells crossword puzzle
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  1. small structures in the cytoplasm
  2. jelly-like substance inside a cell
  3. thread-like structures
  4. contains chlorophyll
  5. sac-like organelle in cells used to store food
  6. combination of different types of tissues
  7. combination of nucleus and cytoplasm
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  1. control centre of the cell
  2. green colour pigment
  3. liquid in the nucleus
  4. small rod-like organelle

11 Clues: green colour pigment • contains chlorophyll • liquid in the nucleus • thread-like structures • small rod-like organelle • control centre of the cell • small structures in the cytoplasm • jelly-like substance inside a cell • combination of nucleus and cytoplasm • combination of different types of tissues • sac-like organelle in cells used to store food

Cells 2019-08-26

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. The battery of the cell.
  2. The part of the cell that makes proteins.
  3. Wave back and forth to move mucus along.
  4. Controls what enters and leaves the cell.
  5. Recycling centres of the cell.
  6. Provides the instructuions for the cell.
  7. Smallest unit of a living thing.
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  1. Collect light energy to use in photosynthesis.
  2. A jelly-like substance where many of the cell's reaction occur.
  3. A storage space filled with sap that is only only found in plant cells.
  4. Provides strength and support to plant cells.

11 Clues: The battery of the cell. • Recycling centres of the cell. • Smallest unit of a living thing. • Wave back and forth to move mucus along. • Provides the instructuions for the cell. • The part of the cell that makes proteins. • Controls what enters and leaves the cell. • Provides strength and support to plant cells. • Collect light energy to use in photosynthesis. • ...

Cells 2017-02-10

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. an organism made of more than one cell, such as a dog
  2. the organelle specific to a plant that converts light energy from the sun to food for the plant
  3. the organelle that acts as a semi-permeable sac, letting some things into and out of the cell, but not others
  4. the organelle that is the "brain" of the cell; it contains all the directions needed for all cellular processes and directs the cell
  5. the organelle specific to a plant that gives it structure and protects it from harm
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  1. the smallest whole unit of life; these are the building blocks for all living things
  2. known as the "power plant" of the cell, this organelle breaks down molecules into energy known as ATP
  3. the liquid in the cell that holds the organelles and allows for movement of the organelles and molecules
  4. a part of a cell that has a specialized job that contributes to the function of the cell
  5. an organism only made of one cell, such as bacteria
  6. the organelle specific to a plant that stores water, nutrients, and waste

11 Clues: an organism only made of one cell, such as bacteria • an organism made of more than one cell, such as a dog • the organelle specific to a plant that stores water, nutrients, and waste • the organelle specific to a plant that gives it structure and protects it from harm • the smallest whole unit of life; these are the building blocks for all living things • ...

Cells 2016-11-21

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. Black dot in all cells
  2. Controls what gets in and out of cell
  3. Wall The outer edge of a plant cell only
  4. Jelly like substance in animal and plant cells
  5. Only in plant cells contains sap
  6. Animal and plant cells form these (for example muscles)
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  1. Male reproductive cell
  2. Specialised cell that carries oxygen around the body
  3. Equipment used to look at a cell
  4. Organ that pumps blood around the body
  5. Ladies name that explains life process

11 Clues: Black dot in all cells • Male reproductive cell • Equipment used to look at a cell • Only in plant cells contains sap • Controls what gets in and out of cell • Organ that pumps blood around the body • Ladies name that explains life process • Wall The outer edge of a plant cell only • Jelly like substance in animal and plant cells • ...

Cells 2017-02-15

Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. any proteins involved with cell division.
  2. the material chromosomes are made of
  3. When tho chromatids exchange identical strands of DNA
  4. structure of nucleic acids carrying genetic info.
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  1. the place chromosomes remain in contact during second meiotic metaphase
  2. the point at which two cells separate during mitosis
  3. A disease caused by uncontrolled cell division.
  4. where the spindle fibers attach to a chromosome
  5. the separation of the two daughter cells.
  6. Makes spindle fibers.
  7. the two pieces that makes up a chromosome

11 Clues: Makes spindle fibers. • the material chromosomes are made of • any proteins involved with cell division. • the separation of the two daughter cells. • the two pieces that makes up a chromosome • A disease caused by uncontrolled cell division. • where the spindle fibers attach to a chromosome • structure of nucleic acids carrying genetic info. • ...

Cells 2017-02-09

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. The storage area of the cell.
  2. Captures energy form the sun and uses it to produce food for the cell.
  3. Receives proteins and other newly formed materials and distribute them to other parts of the cell.
  4. Protects and regulates what substances enter and leave the cell.
  5. Directs all of the cells activities.
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  1. Rigid layer of nonliving material that surround the cells of plants.
  2. The organelle that produce most of the energy the cell needs to carry out its functions.
  3. Factories that produce proteins.
  4. Contains chemicals that break down food particles and worn out cell parts.
  5. Structures that carry out specific functions within the cell.
  6. Reticulum The network of passageways that carries proteins and other materials from one part of the cell to another.

11 Clues: The storage area of the cell. • Factories that produce proteins. • Directs all of the cells activities. • Structures that carry out specific functions within the cell. • Protects and regulates what substances enter and leave the cell. • Rigid layer of nonliving material that surround the cells of plants. • ...

Cells 2016-04-17

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. You use this to look at cells (10)
  2. Gives plant cells their shape (4, 4)
  3. Have a cell wall and a cell membrane(6)
  4. What plants use to make food (8)
  5. Found in the cells nucleus (3)
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  1. Jellylike part of cells (9)
  2. The colour of chlorophyll (5)
  3. The building blocks of life (5)
  4. The brain of the cell (7)
  5. Cells make up ______ things (6)
  6. Only have a cell membrane (7)

11 Clues: The brain of the cell (7) • Jellylike part of cells (9) • The colour of chlorophyll (5) • Only have a cell membrane (7) • Found in the cells nucleus (3) • The building blocks of life (5) • Cells make up ______ things (6) • What plants use to make food (8) • You use this to look at cells (10) • Gives plant cells their shape (4, 4) • Have a cell wall and a cell membrane(6)

Cells 2020-09-23

Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. cellmembrane
  2. cellwall
  3. Mitochondria
  4. reticulum
  5. ribosome
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  1. lysosome
  2. endoplasmic
  3. vacuole
  4. cytoplasm
  5. chloroplast
  6. Nuclues

11 Clues: vacuole • Nuclues • lysosome • cellwall • ribosome • cytoplasm • reticulum • endoplasmic • chloroplast • cellmembrane • Mitochondria

Cells 2020-09-15

Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. provides support and protection
  2. gives the cell it's shape (microtubles)
  3. jello like substance that organelles float in
  4. no nucleus
  5. has a nucleus
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  1. regulates what enters and leaves the cell
  2. stores materials, pumps out excess water
  3. digest old material
  4. powerhouse of the cell
  5. maintaining a stable internal environment
  6. mini organ

11 Clues: mini organ • no nucleus • has a nucleus • digest old material • powerhouse of the cell • provides support and protection • gives the cell it's shape (microtubles) • stores materials, pumps out excess water • regulates what enters and leaves the cell • maintaining a stable internal environment • jello like substance that organelles float in

Cells 2023-11-17

Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Makes proteins
  2. Storage facility for water and waste
  3. Packaging and “mailing” system for the cell
  4. produces fats
  5. Provides structure and support to a plant cell
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  1. absorbs sunlight in order to produce glucose sugar for the plant cell
  2. Contains digestive enzymes for breaking down large molecules
  3. Converts glucose sugar into a usable form of energy
  4. Directs cell activities containing genetic information
  5. Jelly like fluid that supports organelles and hosts chemical reactions
  6. controls what may enter and leave the cell

11 Clues: produces fats • Makes proteins • Storage facility for water and waste • controls what may enter and leave the cell • Packaging and “mailing” system for the cell • Provides structure and support to a plant cell • Converts glucose sugar into a usable form of energy • Directs cell activities containing genetic information • ...

CELLS 2023-11-13

CELLS crossword puzzle
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  1. formed from the golgi apparatus- filled with proteins
  2. the "powerhouse" of the cell
  3. semitransparent fluid that suspends other elements
  4. largest organelle in a cell
  5. membranous sacs filled with acid hydrolases
  6. dense particles consisting of two subunits
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  1. system of fluid filled cisterns that coil and twist through the cytoplasm
  2. also known as nuclear membrane
  3. anchoring junctions scattered alone abutting cell sides
  4. determines the shape of the cell
  5. composed of nine triplets of microtubules

11 Clues: largest organelle in a cell • the "powerhouse" of the cell • also known as nuclear membrane • determines the shape of the cell • composed of nine triplets of microtubules • dense particles consisting of two subunits • membranous sacs filled with acid hydrolases • semitransparent fluid that suspends other elements • formed from the golgi apparatus- filled with proteins • ...

Cells 2024-02-15

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. Build parts the make up the cell
  2. Body Sends material to other parts of the cell
  3. wall Gives cell shape
  4. Protects DNA in a cell
  5. converts nutrients into usable energy
  6. Uses light to convert air into food
  7. Fills the inside of a cell
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  1. E.R. with ribosomes attached to it
  2. Break down bad things
  3. Makes protein
  4. membrane Allows things to enter and exit cell
  5. Store material for the cell

12 Clues: Makes protein • Break down bad things • Protects DNA in a cell • wall Gives cell shape • Fills the inside of a cell • Store material for the cell • Build parts the make up the cell • E.R. with ribosomes attached to it • Uses light to convert air into food • converts nutrients into usable energy • membrane Allows things to enter and exit cell • ...

Cells 2023-05-02

Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Clue
  2. cell Something that has do with ribsome
  3. membrane-bound cell organelles
  4. a space or vesicle within the cytoplasm.
  5. cognitive involved
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  1. membrane-enclosed organelle
  2. associated proteins
  3. A type of cell that can receive messages
  4. cell contains chlorophyll and take place
  5. the process by which plants use sunlight
  6. cell Something that’s with bacteria

11 Clues: Clue • cognitive involved • associated proteins • membrane-enclosed organelle • membrane-bound cell organelles • cell Something that’s with bacteria • A type of cell that can receive messages • the process by which plants use sunlight • a space or vesicle within the cytoplasm. • cell contains chlorophyll and take place • cell Something that has do with ribsome

Cells 2021-09-20

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. a plastid that contains chlorophyll and in which photosynthesis takes place.
  2. a space or vesicle within the cytoplasm of a cell, enclosed by a membrane and typically containing fluid.
  3. a thin sheet of tissue or layer of cells acting as a boundary, lining, or partition in an organism.
  4. a rigid layer of polysaccharides lying outside the plasma membrane of the cells of plants, fungi, and bacteria. In the algae and higher plants it consists mainly of cellulose.
  5. a cell in the tissue of the brain.
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  1. Animal cells are typical of the eukaryotic cell, enclosed by a plasma membrane and containing a membrane-bound nucleus and organelles. ... Most cells, both animal and plant, range in size between 1 and 100 micrometers and are thus visible only with the aid of a microscope.
  2. cell turns into what
  3. a lot of something
  4. is the central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth.
  5. Plant cell, the basic unit of all plants.
  6. the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, typically microscopic and consisting of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane. Microscopic organisms typically consist of a single cell, which is either eukaryotic or prokaryotic.

11 Clues: a lot of something • cell turns into what • a cell in the tissue of the brain. • Plant cell, the basic unit of all plants. • a plastid that contains chlorophyll and in which photosynthesis takes place. • a thin sheet of tissue or layer of cells acting as a boundary, lining, or partition in an organism. • ...

Cells 2021-09-27

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. Surrounds the nucleus
  2. gives support to plant cell
  3. Provides support,protection
  4. storage area for cells,store food,water,and waste
  5. Protein factories.Meaning they make protein for the cells
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  1. This fluid that is found inside the cells
  2. Turns sugar into energy
  3. Control center of the cell
  4. Found inside the nucleus
  5. anything that is inside of the cell membrane but not inside the nucleus
  6. found only in animal cells

11 Clues: Surrounds the nucleus • Turns sugar into energy • Found inside the nucleus • Control center of the cell • found only in animal cells • gives support to plant cell • Provides support,protection • This fluid that is found inside the cells • storage area for cells,store food,water,and waste • Protein factories.Meaning they make protein for the cells • ...

Cells 2021-11-24

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. A rigid structure that gives support and shape to a cell. Only in plant cells.
  2. An organelle that packages and distributes proteins: it modifies and sends proteins to the correct place within the cell.
  3. An organelle that makes energy for the cell by breaking down sugars.
  4. A web of proteins in the cytoplasm that keeps a cell's membrane from collapsing.
  5. An organelle only found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis takes place (contains chlorophyll).
  6. An organelle only found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis takes place (contains chlorophyll).
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  1. An organelle that store water and other excess materials not needed by the cell.
  2. An organelle made up of folded membranes whose functions include making proteins, lipids, and processing other materials.
  3. One of the structures in the nucleus that is made up of DNA and protein.
  4. The jelly-like fluid that is consistently flowing inside a cell.
  5. An organelle that contains genetic material.
  6. An organelle that makes proteins.

12 Clues: An organelle that makes proteins. • An organelle that contains genetic material. • The jelly-like fluid that is consistently flowing inside a cell. • An organelle that makes energy for the cell by breaking down sugars. • One of the structures in the nucleus that is made up of DNA and protein. • ...

Cells 2021-11-16

Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Control center of the cell
  2. Organelle that is responsible for
  3. An organelle that takes material and converts it into energy for the cell
  4. Organelle that is responsible for holding material in a cell.
  5. A complex cell that contains several organelles and a nucleus
  6. Cell found in a plant
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  1. Organelle that creates food (glucose) for the cell. Only found in plant cells.
  2. A simple cell that lacks organelles and a nucleus
  3. down material and moving it.
  4. Cell found in an animal
  5. Stiff, Hard. Keeps material in the cell, and refrains from letting it out.

11 Clues: Cell found in a plant • Cell found in an animal • Control center of the cell • down material and moving it. • Organelle that is responsible for • A simple cell that lacks organelles and a nucleus • Organelle that is responsible for holding material in a cell. • A complex cell that contains several organelles and a nucleus • ...

Cells 2021-11-30

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. a cell organelle that helps process and package proteins and lipid molecules
  2. an organelle found in large numbers in most cells, in which the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur. It has a double membrane, the inner layer being folded inward to form layers
  3. a minute particle consisting of RNA and associated proteins found in large numbers in the cytoplasm of living cells. They bind messenger RNA and transfer RNA to synthesize polypeptides and proteins.
  4. a space or vesicle within the cytoplasm of a cell, enclosed by a membrane and typically containing fluid.
  5. comprise bacteria and archaea
  6. cellular structure involved in the process of cell division
  7. plasma membrane
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  1. a double membrane that encloses the cell nucleus
  2. any cell or organism that possesses a clearly defined nucleus
  3. a membrane-bound cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes.
  4. the gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell.

11 Clues: plasma membrane • comprise bacteria and archaea • a double membrane that encloses the cell nucleus • the gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell. • cellular structure involved in the process of cell division • any cell or organism that possesses a clearly defined nucleus • a membrane-bound cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes. • ...

Cells 2021-12-02

Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What is a really small organism called?
  2. What is something that was living but is now dead called?
  3. What is produced after cells have photosynthesis? (there is an and between the words?
  4. What do organs make up in the levels of organization?
  5. What do cells make up?
  6. What group are protozoans found in? (Domains)
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  1. What is it called when something makes it own food.
  2. What group are Bacteria found in? (Domains)
  3. What is it called when something gets food from other sources?
  4. What's the biggest level of organization?
  5. What's the smallest level of organization?

11 Clues: What do cells make up? • What is a really small organism called? • What's the biggest level of organization? • What's the smallest level of organization? • What group are Bacteria found in? (Domains) • What group are protozoans found in? (Domains) • What is it called when something makes it own food. • What do organs make up in the levels of organization? • ...

CELLS 2022-02-21

CELLS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. maintain stability in and out of a cell
  2. group of cells working together for a purpose
  3. smallest unit of life
  4. a cell with a well-defined nucleus
  5. a structure found in plant cells only
  6. to remove or take out
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  1. part of a cell with specialized functions
  2. an organelle use light energy to make food
  3. the organelle where cell respiration occurs
  4. protects cell organelles in a cell
  5. protects inside of cell from environment

11 Clues: smallest unit of life • to remove or take out • protects cell organelles in a cell • a cell with a well-defined nucleus • a structure found in plant cells only • maintain stability in and out of a cell • protects inside of cell from environment • part of a cell with specialized functions • an organelle use light energy to make food • ...

Cells 2022-02-28

Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. outside layer of cells covering plants
  2. tiny subparts of material within the cytoplasm
  3. connective tissues in plants that help carry materials through the plant
  4. Double-helix shape and contains chromatin of cells
  5. process in plants that takes energy from sunlight to form oxygen and sugars from carbon dioxide and water
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  1. green pigment in a plant cell chloroplast
  2. Colorless blood cells that attack germs and diseased cells
  3. layer of cells that form the skin and lining of organs
  4. outer double membrane covering the nucleus
  5. created all living things
  6. one-celled animals

11 Clues: one-celled animals • created all living things • outside layer of cells covering plants • green pigment in a plant cell chloroplast • outer double membrane covering the nucleus • tiny subparts of material within the cytoplasm • Double-helix shape and contains chromatin of cells • layer of cells that form the skin and lining of organs • ...

Cells 2022-05-20

Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. waste products.
  2. supports parts of cell.
  3. contains DNA.
  4. regulates transports of materials entering and exiting the cell.
  5. only found in animal cells and organizing microtubules that serve as the cell's skeletal system.
Down
  1. process and package proteins.
  2. endoplasmic reticulum, produce proteins
  3. most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions.
  4. protein synthesizer
  5. convert light energy into relatively stable chemical energy via the photosynthetic process.
  6. rid cells of waste products and scavenge metabolic building blocks.

11 Clues: contains DNA. • waste products. • protein synthesizer • supports parts of cell. • process and package proteins. • endoplasmic reticulum, produce proteins • regulates transports of materials entering and exiting the cell. • rid cells of waste products and scavenge metabolic building blocks. • most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions. • ...

Cells 2024-09-23

Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. makes ATP energy
  2. transports proteins
  3. really large in plants; stores water
  4. important in protein synthesis
  5. controls what goes in and out of the cell
  6. where DNA is stored
  7. packages and transports material
Down
  1. gel-like fluid where all organelles are
  2. cleans up
  3. absorbs sunlight in plant cells for photosynthesis
  4. the outermost layer of plant cells

11 Clues: cleans up • makes ATP energy • transports proteins • where DNA is stored • important in protein synthesis • packages and transports material • the outermost layer of plant cells • really large in plants; stores water • gel-like fluid where all organelles are • controls what goes in and out of the cell • absorbs sunlight in plant cells for photosynthesis

Cells 2024-10-02

Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. small organelles that synthesise proteins
  2. Organelle formed by several flattened sac-like membranes
  3. Stores genetic material that contains essential information to control the cells vital functions
  4. the fluid that fills the cells and contains the organelles
Down
  1. Small sacs that store fluid
  2. A thin layer that separates the cell from its environment
  3. An organelle that contains digestive enzymes which can break down larger molecules
  4. Elongated organelles with a double membrane
  5. Have different shapes because they perform different tasks
  6. A combination of different types of tissues e.g. heart
  7. made of chemical substances known as biomolecules and are heterotophic organisms that feed on other things

11 Clues: Small sacs that store fluid • small organelles that synthesise proteins • Elongated organelles with a double membrane • A combination of different types of tissues e.g. heart • Organelle formed by several flattened sac-like membranes • A thin layer that separates the cell from its environment • Have different shapes because they perform different tasks • ...

CELLS 2023-10-21

CELLS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a microscopic network of protein filaments and tubules in the cytoplasm of many living cells, giving them shape and coherence.
  2. a short microscopic hairlike vibrating structure found in large numbers on the surface of certain cells, either causing currents in the surrounding fluid, or, in some protozoans and other small organisms, providing propulsion.
  3. a minute cylindrical organelle near the nucleus in animal cells, occurring in pairs and involved in the development of spindle fibers in cell division
  4. membrane-enclosed organelles that contain an array of enzymes capable of breaking down all types of biological polymers—proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.
  5. a slender threadlike structure, especially a microscopic appendage that enables many protozoa, bacteria, spermatozoa.
  6. an organelle found in large numbers in most cells, in which the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur. It has a double membrane, the inner layer being folded inward to form layers.
Down
  1. (in green plant cells) a plastid that contains chlorophyll and in which photosynthesis takes place.
  2. body a complex of vesicles and folded membranes within the cytoplasm of most eukaryotic cells, involved in secretion and intracellular transport.
  3. a space or vesicle within the cytoplasm of a cell, enclosed by a membrane and typically containing fluid.
  4. reticulum a network of membranous tubules within the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cell, continuous with the nuclear membrane. It usually has ribosomes attached and is involved in protein and lipid synthesis.
  5. a threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

11 Clues: (in green plant cells) a plastid that contains chlorophyll and in which photosynthesis takes place. • a space or vesicle within the cytoplasm of a cell, enclosed by a membrane and typically containing fluid. • a slender threadlike structure, especially a microscopic appendage that enables many protozoa, bacteria, spermatozoa. • ...

Cells 2023-10-19

Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. acts as boundary and controls what enters and leaves cell
  2. uses energy from sunlight to make own food (glucose)
  3. control center of cell and contains DNA
  4. supports and protects cell
  5. burns glucose to release energy
Down
  1. produces ribosomes
  2. joins amino acids to make proteins
  3. helps cell maintain shape and helps move organelles around
  4. digest food, unwanted molecules, old organelles, cells, bacteria, etc
  5. gel-like goo that organelles are suspended in
  6. modify, sort, and package molecules from ER for storage or transport out of cell

11 Clues: produces ribosomes • supports and protects cell • burns glucose to release energy • joins amino acids to make proteins • control center of cell and contains DNA • gel-like goo that organelles are suspended in • uses energy from sunlight to make own food (glucose) • acts as boundary and controls what enters and leaves cell • ...

Cells 2023-10-12

Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. network of passage ways that ship proteins through the cell
  2. Membranes that modify, and ship chemical compounds around or out of the cell
  3. chemicals that break down materials in the cell
  4. the layer around the cell regulating what enters and leaves the cell
  5. converts sunlight into energy through photosynthesis
Down
  1. converts nutrients into energy
  2. carry DNA
  3. the jelly substance that holds all the organelles in place
  4. sites of protein synthesis in the cell
  5. storage places for food, water, and other nutrient
  6. protects the cell and gives it's shape

11 Clues: carry DNA • converts nutrients into energy • sites of protein synthesis in the cell • protects the cell and gives it's shape • chemicals that break down materials in the cell • storage places for food, water, and other nutrient • converts sunlight into energy through photosynthesis • the jelly substance that holds all the organelles in place • ...

Cells 2023-10-16

Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. all organisms have 1+ cells, cell is basic unit in all organisms, all cells come from preexisting cells
  2. more complex structure, contains a plasma membrane, has membrane-bound organelles, can be unicellular or multicellular
  3. more free water molecules in a solution
  4. a set of solutions that have the same concentration of soluble molecules
  5. movement of materials across the plasma membrane using proteins
  6. diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane
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  1. fewer free water molecules in a solution
  2. simple structure, contains a plasma membrane, does not have membrane-bound organelles
  3. into the cell
  4. out of the cell
  5. movement of particles, like oxygen or carbon dioxide, from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration

11 Clues: into the cell • out of the cell • more free water molecules in a solution • fewer free water molecules in a solution • diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane • movement of materials across the plasma membrane using proteins • a set of solutions that have the same concentration of soluble molecules • ...

CELLS 2023-12-07

CELLS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. makes energy
  2. only in plant cells. for storage
  3. a organelle found only in plant cells. it protects the cell
  4. controls the cell
  5. only in animal cells. for storage
  6. contains digestive enzymes
Down
  1. for transportation of protiens in the cell
  2. lets things in and out of the cell
  3. only in plant cells. where photosynthesis happens
  4. making protien
  5. package materials

11 Clues: makes energy • making protien • package materials • controls the cell • contains digestive enzymes • only in plant cells. for storage • only in animal cells. for storage • lets things in and out of the cell • for transportation of protiens in the cell • only in plant cells. where photosynthesis happens • a organelle found only in plant cells. it protects the cell

cells 2024-11-01

cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. all living things are made up of cells
  2. one cell no nucleus
  3. The condition in which an organism's internal environment
  4. consisting of many cells
  5. Tall, large plants that have tissue to transport H2O and food.
  6. The most basic level of organization in the classification of organisms
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  1. The study of how organisms are classified
  2. When a specie's has some of the same characteristics, but they aren't related
  3. stores water and waste
  4. wolves and dogs
  5. more in common with

11 Clues: wolves and dogs • one cell no nucleus • more in common with • stores water and waste • consisting of many cells • all living things are made up of cells • The study of how organisms are classified • The condition in which an organism's internal environment • Tall, large plants that have tissue to transport H2O and food. • ...

cells 2024-03-21

cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The "suicide sack" that breaks down or digest materials in the cell.
  2. A bacterial cell with no nucleus
  3. control center of the cell that holds DNA
  4. A plant or animal cell with a nucleus
  5. This membrane protects and transports nutrients in and out of the cell
Down
  1. Power house of the cell that creates energy
  2. Store water and take in and get rid of waste products
  3. This apparatus processes and packages proteins and fats to ship out of the cell
  4. gel-like substance that holds cell parts together and protects cell from damage
  5. Produces proteins for rest of cell to function
  6. Serves as the cytoskeleton of the cell

11 Clues: A bacterial cell with no nucleus • A plant or animal cell with a nucleus • Serves as the cytoskeleton of the cell • control center of the cell that holds DNA • Power house of the cell that creates energy • Produces proteins for rest of cell to function • Store water and take in and get rid of waste products • ...

Cells 2024-03-25

Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Gives structure to a cell and dissolves nutrition and wasted product
  2. Contains more than one cell
  3. Carry bacteria to a cell that can digest it and they store water, nutrition and waste
  4. Something you get from both your parents and each cell has the same amount of it
Down
  1. Cells that make up plants and animals including humans
  2. organs of the cells
  3. Has control over the cell and contains the chromosomes
  4. Cells that are unicellular and exist in single form
  5. Consists of only one cell
  6. Transforms solar energy and it is only found in plants or some unicellular organisms
  7. The cellular machine that makes protein

11 Clues: organs of the cells • Consists of only one cell • Contains more than one cell • The cellular machine that makes protein • Cells that are unicellular and exist in single form • Cells that make up plants and animals including humans • Has control over the cell and contains the chromosomes • Gives structure to a cell and dissolves nutrition and wasted product • ...

Cells 2022-10-06

Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. cook
  2. coffee machine
  3. manager
  4. beaker box
  5. cups
  6. trash cans
Down
  1. door
  2. air
  3. barisia
  4. the wall
  5. display case on fridge

11 Clues: air • door • cook • cups • barisia • manager • the wall • beaker box • trash cans • coffee machine • display case on fridge

Cells 2022-09-14

Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the 7 characteristics of living things
  2. how to see very small things
  3. in a plant cell where photosynthesis happens
  4. how cells use energy
Down
  1. how living things get rid of waste
  2. large space to store sap in a plant cell
  3. when living things get bigger
  4. contains genetic information
  5. cell_______ controls what enters and leaves a cell
  6. cell division
  7. how substances move in and out of cells

11 Clues: cell division • how cells use energy • contains genetic information • how to see very small things • when living things get bigger • how living things get rid of waste • the 7 characteristics of living things • how substances move in and out of cells • large space to store sap in a plant cell • in a plant cell where photosynthesis happens • ...

cells 2022-11-22

cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. under your skin
  2. in the blood and spleen
  3. in spaces called lacunae
  4. every where on the planet
  5. within the walls of large blood vesicles
  6. middle of the cell
Down
  1. found in blood
  2. in the blood and lymph tissue
  3. mostly live in the bone marrow
  4. found in the brain and spinal cord
  5. in the walls of hollow organs

11 Clues: found in blood • under your skin • middle of the cell • in the blood and spleen • in spaces called lacunae • every where on the planet • in the blood and lymph tissue • in the walls of hollow organs • mostly live in the bone marrow • found in the brain and spinal cord • within the walls of large blood vesicles

Cells 2022-11-15

Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The cell ____________ controls what enters and exits the cell
  2. The cell _______ is a rigid structure that surrounds the cell in plants
  3. The part of a plant cell where photosynthesis takes place
  4. Acts as the storage container for the cell
  5. A multi-celled organism with a no nucleus
  6. The powerhouse of the cell where energy is produced
Down
  1. The basic building block of all life
  2. Tiny "organs" in a cell that perform certain functions
  3. The organelle that gets rid of cell waste
  4. The control center of the cell where DNA is held
  5. A single-celled organism with no nucleus

11 Clues: The basic building block of all life • A single-celled organism with no nucleus • The organelle that gets rid of cell waste • A multi-celled organism with a no nucleus • Acts as the storage container for the cell • The control center of the cell where DNA is held • The powerhouse of the cell where energy is produced • ...

Cells 2022-11-16

Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. keeps the shape of a plant cell.
  2. releases energy within the cell.
  3. The different structures found within a cell.
  4. contains proteins, liquids and chemicals within the cell.
  5. the site of chemical reactions within the cell.
  6. a cell that contains a nucleus.
Down
  1. a cell that doesnt contain a nucleus.
  2. controls what goes in and out of the cell.
  3. Helps with protein synthesis.
  4. Allows the cell to absorb sunlight.
  5. essential for protein synthesis and RNA production.

11 Clues: Helps with protein synthesis. • a cell that contains a nucleus. • keeps the shape of a plant cell. • releases energy within the cell. • Allows the cell to absorb sunlight. • a cell that doesnt contain a nucleus. • controls what goes in and out of the cell. • The different structures found within a cell. • the site of chemical reactions within the cell. • ...

Cells 2022-10-27

Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. powerhouse of the cell
  2. storage center of the cell
  3. what leaks when we get cut
  4. stores genes in the cell
  5. transports the protein
  6. we are made of billions of them
  7. liquid within the cell
Down
  1. process for a plant to grow
  2. create proteins for the cell
  3. outer layer of the cell
  4. creates photosynthesis

11 Clues: powerhouse of the cell • creates photosynthesis • transports the protein • liquid within the cell • outer layer of the cell • stores genes in the cell • storage center of the cell • what leaks when we get cut • process for a plant to grow • create proteins for the cell • we are made of billions of them

cells 2022-12-07

cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Clearly defined nucleus of any cell or organism
  2. Organelle without a cell membrane
  3. A structure that has one or more specific jobs to perform in the cell
  4. A network of membranes that are inside a cell through which the proteins and other molecules move
  5. The surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell
  6. Nonliving layer that encloses and supports the cells of most plants, bacteria, fungi, and algae
Down
  1. Small structures in a cell that are found in the cytoplasm
  2. Organisms whose cells lack a nucleus and other organelles
  3. A group of what makes up tissues?
  4. A small stack formed by membranes inside the cell's cytoplasm
  5. Structure in a cell that contains the chromosomes

11 Clues: A group of what makes up tissues? • Organelle without a cell membrane • The surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell • Clearly defined nucleus of any cell or organism • Structure in a cell that contains the chromosomes • Organisms whose cells lack a nucleus and other organelles • Small structures in a cell that are found in the cytoplasm • ...

cells 2022-12-02

cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. plant or animal cell
  2. all living things are made up of this
  3. botanist who stated that all plants were made up of cells
  4. ATP production
  5. created first micrscope
Down
  1. surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell
  2. membrane enclosed organelle
  3. cells only come from pre-existing cells
  4. zoologist who stated that all animals were made up of cells
  5. single celled organism
  6. fluid inside a cell

11 Clues: ATP production • fluid inside a cell • plant or animal cell • single celled organism • created first micrscope • membrane enclosed organelle • surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell • all living things are made up of this • cells only come from pre-existing cells • botanist who stated that all plants were made up of cells • ...

Cells 2022-12-04

Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a job or role
  2. a systems made up of cells
  3. protective outer layer
  4. a system made up of organs
  5. organelle that converts food to energy
  6. controls the cells
Down
  1. a system made up of organ systems
  2. the way something is shaped or built
  3. makes up all living things
  4. ridgid outer layer found in plant cells
  5. a system made up of tissues

11 Clues: a job or role • controls the cells • protective outer layer • a systems made up of cells • makes up all living things • a system made up of organs • a system made up of tissues • a system made up of organ systems • the way something is shaped or built • organelle that converts food to energy • ridgid outer layer found in plant cells

cells 2025-11-17

cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. which encloses the cell
  2. the basic unit of structure.
  3. single celled organism.
  4. Contains digestive enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris.
  5. Small structures responsible for protein synthesis
  6. the theory that cells are living thing
Down
  1. protects the plant cell
  2. Reticulum & er network of membranes involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.
  3. the brain in the cell
  4. small organelles that carry out various metabolic functions, such as breaking down fatty acids and detoxifying harmful substances.
  5. a tiny cell structure.

11 Clues: the brain in the cell • a tiny cell structure. • protects the plant cell • which encloses the cell • single celled organism. • the basic unit of structure. • the theory that cells are living thing • Small structures responsible for protein synthesis • Contains digestive enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris. • ...

Cells 2026-05-19

Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Membrane Determines what enters and exits the cell.
  2. Powerhouse of the cell.
  3. Make proteins
  4. Contains all the genes; a continuous strand.
  5. Fills the entire cell; gel-like structure.
  6. The basic building block of all living things.
  7. The recyclers of the cell. They gather up old parts of the cell and recycle them.
  8. Acts as the brain of the cell. Where are major functions are carried out.
Down
  1. Apparatus Packages and receives materials from the cell.
  2. Reticulum a continuous network of interconnected membranes that forms flattened sacs and tubules within eukaryotic cells
  3. Where DNA is stored into condensed strands in the nucleus.
  4. Stores water and other materials in the cell.

12 Clues: Make proteins • Powerhouse of the cell. • Fills the entire cell; gel-like structure. • Contains all the genes; a continuous strand. • Stores water and other materials in the cell. • The basic building block of all living things. • Membrane Determines what enters and exits the cell. • Apparatus Packages and receives materials from the cell. • ...

Hormonal Cytology 2020-09-28

Hormonal Cytology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Days 6-10, Greek word for “exit”
  2. Few smooth muscle fibers, mostly dense collagenous connective tissue
  3. The Vesicular Intermediate nucleus
  4. Organ that metabolizes estrogen
  5. Hormone that prevents full maturation of squamous cells
  6. Cell pattern in early childhood, menopause (atrophy), post-partum and during lactation
  7. Normal vaginal flora
  8. Differential for deep stromal cells
  9. Menstrual disorder characterized by light or infrequent menses
  10. Boat shaped cells associated with pregnancy
  11. Doderlein produces lactic acid when metabolizing this substance
Down
  1. Junction, site of squamous metaplasia
  2. Lower anterior surface which is anchored to the bladder
  3. Prolonged or excessive menstrual blood loss with regular cycles
  4. Differential for superficial cell
  5. Phase in which numbers of intermediate cells increase due to progesterone peak
  6. Period of development when parabasal cells are gradually replaced with mostly mature intermediate cells
  7. Phase in which numbers of superficial cells increase due to estrogen peak
  8. Arrangement of Endocervical cells
  9. Bottom layer of cells on the ectocervix, resembles histiocytes, rarely seen in pap
  10. Endocervical cells secrete

21 Clues: Normal vaginal flora • Endocervical cells secrete • Organ that metabolizes estrogen • Days 6-10, Greek word for “exit” • Differential for superficial cell • Arrangement of Endocervical cells • The Vesicular Intermediate nucleus • Differential for deep stromal cells • Junction, site of squamous metaplasia • Boat shaped cells associated with pregnancy • ...

Plant and Animal Cells 2024-12-17

Plant and Animal Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Jelly-like substance where chemical reactions occur.
  2. Site of protein synthesis.
  3. Helps in cell division (found in animal cells).
  4. Stores nutrients, water, and waste; large in plant cells, small in animal cells.
  5. Process in chloroplasts converting light to energy.
  6. Provides structure and shape to the cell.
  7. apparatus – Packages and modifies proteins for transport.
  8. Break down fatty acids and detoxify harmful substances.
  9. Rigid structure outside the cell membrane (in plant cells).
  10. (adenosine triphosphate) Energy currency of the cell, produced in mitochondria.
  11. Contains the cell’s genetic material (DNA).
Down
  1. Carry genetic information in the nucleus.
  2. Powerhouse of the cell, produces energy (ATP).
  3. Breaks down waste (more common in animal cells).
  4. Cells without a nucleus (contrast with animal/plant cells).
  5. Controls what enters and exits the cell.
  6. reticulum (ER) – Transports materials; smooth ER makes lipids, rough ER has ribosomes.
  7. Another term for the cell membrane.
  8. Cells with a nucleus (includes animal and plant cells).
  9. Site of photosynthesis (found in plant cells).

20 Clues: Site of protein synthesis. • Another term for the cell membrane. • Controls what enters and exits the cell. • Carry genetic information in the nucleus. • Provides structure and shape to the cell. • Contains the cell’s genetic material (DNA). • Powerhouse of the cell, produces energy (ATP). • Site of photosynthesis (found in plant cells). • ...

Immunology Acronyms and Terms 2022-09-25

Immunology Acronyms and Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. cells surface ligands for the leukocyte integrins; Critical in binding of lymphocytes and other leukocytes to certain cells
  2. repeating molecular patterns on microbes that are recognized by PRRs on immune cells
  3. a molecule that is recognized in native (original) structure by antibodies or B cell receptor, or a peptide that is presented by MHC molecules to T cell receptor
  4. designation for specific cell-surface molecules on immune cells that help to differentiate one immune cell from another
  5. a mechanism NK cells use to induce apoptosis in virally infected cells or tumor cells
  6. adaptive immune responses in which there is a major role for effector T cells
  7. an immunoglobulin that is expressed on B cell surface
  8. a family of Pattern Recognition Receptors present on many leukocytes and epithelial cells that recognize PAMPs on pathogens and help initiate immune responses
  9. a cell wall component of gram negative bacteria which can be bound by TLR-4 on macrophages and dendritic cells
  10. general designation of many of the different cytokines which are chemical messengers secreted by immune cells that help in their communication with other cells
  11. immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells
  12. Fragment with antigen binding: the part of an antibody (that can be isolated by protease digestion) responsible for antigen binding consisting of the light chain and amino-terminal half of the heavy chain disulfide-bonded together
  13. end product of the Complement cascade that can kill pathogens directly by forming a pore in pathogen membrane leading to lysis
  14. CD8+ T cells with the effector function of targeting and killing virally infected cells and tumor cells by apoptosis
  15. family name for cytokines that help cells to resist viral infections
Down
  1. name of MHC gene complex and proteins in humans
  2. acute phase protein that binds to phosphocholine that can trigger Complement activation and acts as an opsonin
  3. multiple drug treatment for HIV infection
  4. autoimmune disease where autoantibodies (against DNA, RNA, and proteins associated with nucleic acids) form immune complexes
  5. a cell that is able to present antigen via MHC molecules to T cell receptors on T cells
  6. amino acid sequence in cytoplasmic domains of membrane receptors involved in signal transduction
  7. protein family to which antibodies and B-cell receptors belong
  8. a type of APC that presents antigen in the context of MHC to T cells
  9. soluble acute phase response protein that can bind mannose on pathogens; can activate the lectin pathway of Complement and acts as an opsonin
  10. 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
  11. the Ag receptor on T cells
  12. white blood cells with multi-lobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules
  13. receptors on immune cells and epithelial cells that recognize and bind to PAMPs on microbes
  14. the regions of the antigen binding loops of Ig molecules, antibodies and T cell receptors that come into contact with antigen
  15. designation for a family of cell surface molecules involved in the presentation of peptide antigens to T cells
  16. sIg on B cells that binds Ag and transmits signal 1 to activate B cells.
  17. Member of TNF receptor family expressed on certain cells that makes them susceptible to being killed by cells expressing the specific ligand

32 Clues: the Ag receptor on T cells • immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells • multiple drug treatment for HIV infection • name of MHC gene complex and proteins in humans • an immunoglobulin that is expressed on B cell surface • protein family to which antibodies and B-cell receptors belong • white blood cells with multi-lobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules • ...

Hormonal Cytology 2020-09-28

Hormonal Cytology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / Days 6-10, Greek word for “exit”
  2. / Few smooth muscle fibers, mostly dense collagenous connective tissue
  3. / The Vesicular Intermediate nucleus
  4. / Organ that metabolizes estrogen
  5. / Hormone that prevents full maturation of squamous cells
  6. / Cell pattern in early childhood, menopause (atrophy), post-partum and during lactation
  7. / Normal vaginal flora
  8. / Differential for deep stromal cells
  9. / Menstrual disorder characterized by light or infrequent menses
  10. / Boat shaped cells associated with pregnancy
  11. / Doderlein produces lactic acid when metabolizing this substance
Down
  1. / Junction, site of squamous metaplasia
  2. / Lower anterior surface which is anchored to the bladder
  3. / Prolonged or excessive menstrual blood loss with regular cycles
  4. / Differential for superficial cell
  5. / Phase in which numbers of intermediate cells increase due to progesterone peak
  6. / Period of development when parabasal cells are gradually replaced with mostly mature intermediate cells
  7. / Phase in which numbers of superficial cells increase due to estrogen peak
  8. / Arrangement of Endocervical cells
  9. / Bottom layer of cells on the ectocervix, resembles histiocytes, rarely seen in pap
  10. / Endocervical cells secrete

21 Clues: / Normal vaginal flora • / Endocervical cells secrete • / Organ that metabolizes estrogen • / Days 6-10, Greek word for “exit” • / Differential for superficial cell • / Arrangement of Endocervical cells • / The Vesicular Intermediate nucleus • / Differential for deep stromal cells • / Junction, site of squamous metaplasia • / Boat shaped cells associated with pregnancy • ...

Lymphatic System 2025-04-29

Lymphatic System crossword puzzle
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  1. Filter lymph; trap pathogens and foreign particles.
  2. Filters blood, removes old red blood cells, and helps fight infection.
  3. Microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and fungi that can cause disease.
  4. Fluid that contains white blood cells; helps transport waste and immune cells.
  5. Engulf and destroy bacteria and cellular debris.
  6. Drains lymph from the upper right side of the body into the right subclavian vein.
  7. Vessels Network of tubes that carry lymph throughout the body.
  8. Proteins that bind to antigens and mark them for destruction.
  9. Produce antibodies to attack specific antigens.
  10. The body's ability to resist or eliminate harmful pathogens.
  11. Trap and destroy pathogens entering through the mouth and throat.
  12. Substances that the immune system recognizes as foreign.
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  1. White blood cells (T-cells and B-cells) that fight infection.
  2. Swelling caused by excess fluid in tissues when lymph drainage is blocked.
  3. Large lymphatic sac that receives lymph from the lower body.
  4. Produces lymphocytes (B-cells and T-cells).
  5. Fluid that surrounds tissue cells; becomes lymph when it enters lymph vessels.
  6. Swelling caused by blocked or sluggish lymph drainage.
  7. Site where T-cells mature (especially active during childhood).
  8. Largest lymphatic vessel; drains lymph from the lower body and left side.
  9. Destroy infected or cancerous cells and coordinate immune response.

21 Clues: Produces lymphocytes (B-cells and T-cells). • Produce antibodies to attack specific antigens. • Engulf and destroy bacteria and cellular debris. • Filter lymph; trap pathogens and foreign particles. • Swelling caused by blocked or sluggish lymph drainage. • Substances that the immune system recognizes as foreign. • ...

SSP152 Cells 2014-10-06

SSP152 Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. the type of transport in a cell where energy is required
  2. the process by which a cell membrane surrounds the particle and enclose it in a vesicle to bring the particle into the cell
  3. Cell___________: controls what can enter and leave a cell
  4. The FedEx or Post Office of the cell - modifies, packages, dispatches proteins
  5. Provide most of the cell’s ATP via aerobic cellular respiration
  6. The basic unit of structure and function in living things
  7. The process in which a cell releases a particle by enclosing it in a vesicle that then moves to the cell surface and fuses with the cell membrane
  8. the liquid that is found inside cells
  9. Site of protein synthesis
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  1. brain of the cell, controls the cell
  2. the conversion of mRNA into polypeptides (proteins)
  3. A group of tissues that perform a specific function for the body
  4. Type of ER that is studded with ribosomes
  5. Organelles that break up waste materials and cell debris
  6. Network of membranes within the cell
  7. Simple __________ the movement of particles from regions of higher concentration to regions of low concentration
  8. Groups of cells with similar structure and function
  9. types of cells that have no nucleus e.g. bacteria
  10. Type of ER where detoxification can occur

19 Clues: Site of protein synthesis • brain of the cell, controls the cell • Network of membranes within the cell • the liquid that is found inside cells • Type of ER that is studded with ribosomes • Type of ER where detoxification can occur • types of cells that have no nucleus e.g. bacteria • the conversion of mRNA into polypeptides (proteins) • ...

Cells Crossword 2014-11-25

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Material in cell membrane.
  2. Also know as adipocytes, stores excess energy form foods as fats.
  3. Movement of of specific molecules across cell membrane through protein channels.
  4. Flows through blood stream to fight viruses,bacteria and invaders that threaten your body.
  5. stack of membrane that modify, sort, package, protein.
  6. Control cell activity.
  7. Particle in cell on which proteins are assembled.
  8. Used to stimulate other cells in the body to communicate.
  9. Remove carboedioxide from your body transporting it to your lungs.
  10. Diffusion of water through a selectively preamble membrane.
  11. Carries genetic info of the male parent. Used to reproduce.
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  1. Organelle used to capture energy from sunlight into chemical energy.
  2. Converts chemical energy stored in foods into compounds that are more convent of the cell to use.
  3. Regulates what enters and leaves cells.
  4. Two layer membrane that surrounds the nucleus of a cell.
  5. Small,dense region within most nuclei, assembly of proteins begin.
  6. Organelle filled with enzymes needed to break down cell.
  7. Threadlike structure in nucleus contain genetic info.
  8. Support and protect cell.

19 Clues: Control cell activity. • Support and protect cell. • Material in cell membrane. • Regulates what enters and leaves cells. • Particle in cell on which proteins are assembled. • Threadlike structure in nucleus contain genetic info. • stack of membrane that modify, sort, package, protein. • Two layer membrane that surrounds the nucleus of a cell. • ...

Science Cells 2020-04-06

Science Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. an organelle in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells containing degradative enzymes enclosed in a membrane.
  2. in biology, a continuous membrane system that forms a series of flattened sacs within the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells and serves multiple functions, being important particularly in the synthesis, folding, modification, and transport of proteins .
  3. (of an organism or part) having or consisting of many cells.
  4. a minute particle consisting of RNA and associated proteins found in large numbers in the cytoplasm of living cells.
  5. a self-replicating material which is present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.
  6. refers to the act or the means by which a molecule or ion is moved across the cell membrane or via the bloodstream.
  7. is the place in a plant cell where photosynthesis happens.
  8. any of the specialized structures within a cell that perform a specific function
  9. also known as the plasma membrane
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  1. the material or protoplasm within a living cell, excluding the nucleus.
  2. a space or vesicle within the cytoplasm of a cell, enclosed by a membrane and typically containing fluid.
  3. is a cellular organisational level between cells and a complete organ.
  4. Turning on the Powerhouse
  5. a dense organelle present in most eukaryotic cells
  6. in biology, a continuous membrane system that forms a series of flattened sacs within the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells and serves multiple functions, being important particularly in the synthesis, folding, modification, and transport of proteins .
  7. is the net passive movement of particles (atoms, ions or molecules) from a region in which they are in higher concentration to regions of lower concentration.
  8. (of protozoans, certain algae, spores, etc.) consisting of a single cell.
  9. is a type of diffusion that, in biology, is usually related to cells.
  10. is a movement of ions and other atomic or molecular substances across cell membranes without need of energy input.
  11. a rigid layer of polysaccharides lying outside the plasma membrane of the cells of plants, fungi, and bacteria. In the algae and higher plants it consists mainly of cellulose.

20 Clues: Turning on the Powerhouse • also known as the plasma membrane • a dense organelle present in most eukaryotic cells • is the place in a plant cell where photosynthesis happens. • (of an organism or part) having or consisting of many cells. • is a type of diffusion that, in biology, is usually related to cells. • ...

Cells & Microorganisms 2020-12-14

Cells & Microorganisms crossword puzzle
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  1. organism made of one cell
  2. one celled organism similar to an animal
  3. contains chlorophyll, which captures energy from sunlight and uses it to produce food for the cell
  4. plant like organism
  5. a living thing to small to see without a microscope
  6. made from fungus
  7. green fluid found in the chloroplast
  8. the basic unit of life
  9. one cell organism without a nucleus
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  1. organism made of two or more cells
  2. includes mold, yeast, and mushrooms
  3. controls what goes in and out the cell
  4. uses sugar to produce energy for the cell
  5. small structures the do certain jobs
  6. storage tanks
  7. outer layer of plant cell over cell membrane
  8. gel-like substance that keeps the organelles in place
  9. control center of cell
  10. they only reproduce once they enter a living cell

19 Clues: storage tanks • made from fungus • plant like organism • control center of cell • the basic unit of life • organism made of one cell • organism made of two or more cells • includes mold, yeast, and mushrooms • one cell organism without a nucleus • small structures the do certain jobs • green fluid found in the chloroplast • controls what goes in and out the cell • ...

Cells Crossword 2024-01-12

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Cells are so small because their large SA/V decreases the time for ______________ of important substances such as glucose and oxygen
  2. Examples of single celled organisms, known as __________________ organisms, are bacteria, yeast and amoebas
  3. Cells in ______________ become specialized to perform specific functions
  4. Both plant and animal cells need __________ to function. It is the main energy source of cells.
  5. Burning fossil fuels releases _________________ into the atmosphere; causing these levels to rise to unprecedented levels not seen in at least the last 800,000 years!
  6. Mostly water, the _________ suspends ribosomes and other cell parts
  7. Some, but not all, plant cells have these (only if they are involved in photosynthesis)
  8. All cells (plant and animal) need ____________ to ‘burn’ their glucose
  9. Proteins are made here (the ‘workers’ of the cell)
  10. Cellular respiration occurs in the ‘mighty’ _________________________
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  1. A cell part that plant cells have but animals don’t need because animals have bones/muscles/ or other organ-level structure for support
  2. Animal and plant cells are examples of __________________ cells -- they are more complex and have many different organelles including mitochondria, vacuoles and a nucleus
  3. Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have a cell _________ ; this cell part determines what comes into or leaves the cell.
  4. While producers and consumers obtain glucose in different ways, they both use the energy releasing reaction of cellular __________ to obtain chemical energy (ATP)
  5. Bacteria have _________________ cells - they are very simple and have no nucleus
  6. The ‘brain’ of the cell; it is the largest cell part in both plant and animal cells
  7. Producers convert solar energy to chemical energy (glucose) through this process
  8. In photosynthesis, oxygen is a(n) _____________ (aka product) while in cellular respiration oxygen is an input (reactant)
  9. Oxygen and glucose are the two ___________ (aka reactants) for cellular respiration

19 Clues: Proteins are made here (the ‘workers’ of the cell) • Mostly water, the _________ suspends ribosomes and other cell parts • Cellular respiration occurs in the ‘mighty’ _________________________ • All cells (plant and animal) need ____________ to ‘burn’ their glucose • Cells in ______________ become specialized to perform specific functions • ...

Cells Recap 2022-03-07

Cells Recap crossword puzzle
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  1. animal and plant cells are ________ cells
  2. where photosynthesis occurs
  3. a little ring of DNA that a bacteria has
  4. the cell ________ controls what goes in/out
  5. what we used to look at cells because they are so small
  6. the basic building block of life
  7. stores sap
  8. a fancy expensive microscope that can magnify images massively
  9. where proteins are made
  10. the cell _____ describes how cells grow and divide repeatedly
  11. how far we can zoom in before two points begin to merge
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  1. the fluid that fills up the cell
  2. the type of cell that starts generic and can specialise
  3. the cell ______ provides structure in a plant cell
  4. where energy is released in the cell
  5. what controls the cell
  6. bacteria are ________ cells
  7. how much bigger an object appears than it is
  8. a type of microscope that is smaller and we use at school

19 Clues: stores sap • what controls the cell • where proteins are made • where photosynthesis occurs • bacteria are ________ cells • the fluid that fills up the cell • the basic building block of life • where energy is released in the cell • a little ring of DNA that a bacteria has • animal and plant cells are ________ cells • the cell ________ controls what goes in/out • ...

Discovering Cells 2022-01-07

Discovering Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. These knobs make large adjustments in focus.
  2. This supports the entire microscope.
  3. this supports the slide
  4. This states that all things are composed of cells, cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living things, and cells are produced from other cells.
  5. The part of the microscope that separates the ocular and objective lenses.
  6. This scientist concluded that "all cells come from other cells".
  7. Cells are the basic unit of structure and ______ in a living thing.
  8. this allows the objective lens to turn
  9. This part of the microscope supports the body tube and lenses.
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  1. An instrument that makes small objects look larger.
  2. The part of the microscope you look through. It magnifies the images 10x.
  3. These knobs make small adjustments in focus.
  4. equals the magnification of the ocular lens multiplied by the magnification of the objective lens.
  5. Scientist that looked at "animalcules" or "little animals" in lake water.
  6. This scientist concluded that all animals are made of cells.
  7. All living things are composed of one or more _____.
  8. This scientist concluded that all plants are made of cells.
  9. this microscope structure changes how much light goes through the stage
  10. The name of the scientist who looked at cork under a microscope and came up with the name "cells".

19 Clues: this supports the slide • This supports the entire microscope. • this allows the objective lens to turn • These knobs make large adjustments in focus. • These knobs make small adjustments in focus. • An instrument that makes small objects look larger. • All living things are composed of one or more _____. • This scientist concluded that all plants are made of cells. • ...

Cells Crossword 2022-12-02

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Transporter
  2. Single-celled
  3. The powerhouse
  4. creates proteins
  5. Golden packer
  6. Control center of the cell, contains DNA
  7. The 'Vacuum Bags'
  8. A group of tissues working together
  9. A group of organs working together
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  1. Gel-like substance
  2. Used to produce food from sunlight
  3. The outer layer of a plant cell
  4. Breaks down food and worn out cell parts
  5. Controls what comes in and out of the cell
  6. Small part inside of a cell that does a specific job/function
  7. The smallest unit of all living things
  8. A living thing
  9. A group of similar cells working together
  10. Cells that contain DNA in their nucleus

19 Clues: Transporter • Single-celled • Golden packer • The powerhouse • A living thing • creates proteins • The 'Vacuum Bags' • Gel-like substance • The outer layer of a plant cell • Used to produce food from sunlight • A group of organs working together • A group of tissues working together • The smallest unit of all living things • Cells that contain DNA in their nucleus • ...

CANCER 2022-11-21

CANCER crossword puzzle
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  1. inhibit cell growth through the physical
  2. Clinically evident when cells reach a ____
  3. indiscriminate and continuous
  4. development of own blood supply
  5. continues to function until it degenerates
  6. cells can be perceived as nonself and elicit an immune response resulting in their rejection and destruction
  7. Role of the____
  8. tumor limited to the tissue of origin; localized tumor____
  9. extensive____and regional spread
  10. of genes that control differentiation and proliferation
  11. respect the boundaries and territory of the cells
  12. Will not invade a ____that is not their own
  13. Staging of cancer gives a____about aggressive spread of tumor in body
  14. Based on the____ extent of disease rather than on cell appearance
  15. Cancer cells can be____ as nonself and elicit an immune response resulting in their rejection and destruction
  16. important regulators of normal cell process which promotes growth
  17. Most___contain undifferentiated cells =stem cells
  18. rapid-response cells attack viruses and may also be aggressive in attacking cancerous pre-cancerous cells
  19. Involves a mutation in the cell’s genetic structure
  20. limited local____
  21. that is 1.0 cm (0.4 inch) (the size usually detectable by palpation) contains 1 billion cancer cells
  22. Ability of___cells to invade and metastasize -major difference between benign and malignant neoplasms
  23. Extent of____
  24. multistep process beginning with the rapid growth of the primary tumor
  25. them
  26. Second stage where the transformed cells are stimulated to divid
  27. short-lived cells are the first line of defense against infection; kills bacteria, then die, forming pus
  28. and detect and destroy cells with abnormal or altered antigenic determinants
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  1. Cells are ____ and primitive and undifferentiated; cell of origin is difficult to
  2. Third stage where tumor cells compete with one another to survive, leading to more mutations that make the
  3. As the tumor increases in, the cells undergo further mutations
  4. Not complete until all ___are done on tumor
  5. produce histamines that help the immune system attack allergens
  6. Can be clinical and ____
  7. may involve one or more cellular changes that are either spontaneous or started by exposure to a_____
  8. immune system’s response to antigens of the malignant cells where lymphocytes continuously check cell-surface
  9. develop and mature in the bone marrow and make proteins called antibodies that fight viruses and bacteria
  10. divides into two identical cells
  11. also form in bone marrow but mature in the thymus has two main types: helper T-cells that stimulate B-cells to make antibodies, and killer T-cells that attack cells directly
  12. Produce more than two cells at the time of mitosis
  13. All cells have the___ to perform all body functions
  14. transformation may involve more than one step and requires repeated exposures to promoting agents
  15. function to regulate cell growth
  16. an orderly process that progresses from a state of immaturity to a state of maturity
  17. termed tumor-associated antigens (TAAs)
  18. more aggressive
  19. cells innate immune system's traffic cops, directing T-cells and B-cells to their targets
  20. Greek words that mean “big eaters,” these long-limbed that are voracious, using flexible tendrils to snag and attack their targets
  21. Staging applied to specific____
  22. As cells ____, this potential is repressed, and the mature cell is capable of performing only specific functions

50 Clues: them • Extent of____ • Role of the____ • more aggressive • limited local____ • Can be clinical and ____ • indiscriminate and continuous • development of own blood supply • Staging applied to specific____ • divides into two identical cells • extensive____and regional spread • function to regulate cell growth • termed tumor-associated antigens (TAAs) • ...

exam 2 2022-08-02

exam 2 crossword puzzle
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  1. Proteins that have many different variants across the human population are called
  2. Naïve T cells can be induced to become regulatory T cells through exposure to:
  3. The broad concept of by which our B and T cells “learn” to not react to our own bodies is called
  4. Peptides fragments in the cytoplasm of human cells are taken to the endoplasmic reticulum by:
  5. Proteins displayed on class I MHC molecules are
  6. Peyer’s Patches are located in this tissue
  7. What kind of cell serves as the mechanism for getting antigen into the Peyer’s patch?
  8. Both B and T cells begin life in the:
  9. Follicular dendritic cells use what molecule to attract B cells so the B cells may “sample” their antigens?
  10. The portion of the invariant chain that occupies the class II MHC groove in an endosome is called
  11. IL-12 is a cytokine that causes uncommitted T helper cells to become what class of T helper cell?
  12. Activated T cells have license to visit specific areas of the body, and their ability to visit a site (or to not visit a site) is controlled by
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  1. What kinds of cells inspect the peptides presented on class I MHC molecules
  2. The secondary lymphoid structure with the job of presenting opsonized antigens to B cells is
  3. Virgin B cells that don’t pass the first test of having produced antibodies that do not react to self are given a second chance to change their light chain genes to create a new receptor in a process called
  4. The component produced by CTLs that punches a hole into an infected cell’s membrane is called
  5. MHC restriction is also known as:
  6. IL-4 is a cytokine that causes uncommitted T helper cells to become what class of T helper cell?
  7. The structures which can best be described as a sea of B cells that contain islands of follicular dendritic cells are called
  8. helper T cells use ________ as the co-receptor.

20 Clues: MHC restriction is also known as: • Both B and T cells begin life in the: • Peyer’s Patches are located in this tissue • Proteins displayed on class I MHC molecules are • helper T cells use ________ as the co-receptor. • What kinds of cells inspect the peptides presented on class I MHC molecules • ...

Immunology 2022-09-24

Immunology crossword puzzle
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  1. multiple drug treatment for HIV infection
  2. transcription factor that helps activate the expression of pro-inflammatory genes
  3. cell adhesion molecule
  4. end product of complement cascade that can kill pathogens directly by forming a pore in the pathogen membrane leading to lysis
  5. cytokines that help cells resist viral infections
  6. differentiate into T helper phenotypes with roles in adaptive immunity
  7. immune response
  8. adaptive immune responses in which there is a major role for effector T cells
  9. WBCs with multilobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules
  10. a transcription factor that causes several hundred tissue specific genes to be transcribed by epithelial cells in the thymus
  11. NK cells use this mechanism to induce apoptosis in virally infected cells
  12. differentiate into cytotoxic T cells
  13. immunoglobulin that is expressed on B cell surface
  14. end stage disease of HIV
  15. cytokine that is a chemical messenger secreted by immune cells that help in their communication with other cells
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  1. cytokine produced by macrophages and T cells that is highly pro-inflammatory
  2. repeating molecular patterns on microbes that are recognized by PRRs on immune cells
  3. name of MHC gene complex and proteins in humans
  4. a molecule recognized in native structure by antibodies
  5. can differentiate into plasma cells
  6. adaptive immune responses in which there is a major role for effector cells
  7. specific cell surface molecules on immune cells that help to differentiate immune cells
  8. chemokines
  9. lymphocyte that induces apoptosis of target cells
  10. acute phase protein that binds to phosphocholine
  11. intracellular adhesion molecules
  12. cell surface molecules involved in presentation of peptide antigens
  13. cell that is able to present antigen via MHC molecules to T cell receptors
  14. thymus derived lymphocyte comprised of CD4 and CD8 cells
  15. cell wall component of gram negative bacteria
  16. immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells
  17. presents antigen of MHC to T cells
  18. protein family to which antibodies and B cell receptors belong

33 Clues: chemokines • immune response • cell adhesion molecule • end stage disease of HIV • intracellular adhesion molecules • presents antigen of MHC to T cells • can differentiate into plasma cells • differentiate into cytotoxic T cells • immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells • multiple drug treatment for HIV infection • cell wall component of gram negative bacteria • ...

Jayla's Cell Puzzle 2025-10-02

Jayla's Cell Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. All cells come from existing cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and all living things are made of cells
  2. controls what enters and exits the cell
  3. living
  4. the powerhouse of the cell
  5. The basic unit of life
  6. storage room for cells and keeps everything safe
  7. The organelle in a PLANT cell that protects and helps hold the structure of the cell
  8. The prefix in prokaryotes that means before
  9. Mitochondria is known as the power house of the cells
  10. multicellular organisms that decompose organic material
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  1. The assembly lines, building proteins
  2. plant cells perform this process
  3. The prefix used in the word Abiotic that means without
  4. are ancient bacteria with unique adaptions to extreme environments
  5. what makes plants green
  6. breaks down waste in the cells
  7. jelly like filling inside the cells
  8. The control center of the cell
  9. The packaging and shipping center of the cells
  10. non living
  11. The conveyor belt that transports material

21 Clues: living • non living • The basic unit of life • what makes plants green • the powerhouse of the cell • breaks down waste in the cells • The control center of the cell • plant cells perform this process • jelly like filling inside the cells • The assembly lines, building proteins • controls what enters and exits the cell • The conveyor belt that transports material • ...

Crossword 2024-01-29

Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. digest and destroys dead cells and old cell parts, recycles makes new cells
  2. Layer outside the cell, holds everything together
  3. Large molecules made from stringing amino acids together.
  4. The parts of cell
  5. The cells powerhouse
  6. Cells found in plants
  7. Sort proteins from the ER then distribute where they need to go
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  1. in plant cells only
  2. Protein making factories
  3. all organisms are made of cells
  4. temporary cell storage bubbles
  5. Protect the cell and give it shape
  6. much more complex types of cells
  7. Jelly like substance
  8. The cells "control center"
  9. one waste product is Lactic Acid
  10. Cells found in aniamls
  11. single celled bacteria that do not have a membrane
  12. unit of all forms of life

19 Clues: The parts of cell • in plant cells only • Jelly like substance • The cells powerhouse • Cells found in plants • Cells found in aniamls • Protein making factories • unit of all forms of life • The cells "control center" • temporary cell storage bubbles • all organisms are made of cells • much more complex types of cells • one waste product is Lactic Acid • ...

Cell Pathology 2014-02-13

Cell Pathology crossword puzzle
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  1. Programmed cell death.
  2. Abnormal cell development.
  3. Study of tissues.
  4. To further investigate.
  5. Study of cells.
  6. Increase in size of cells.
  7. cytology Takes off a layer of cells.
  8. Outcome of disease.
  9. A fine needle is used for this.
  10. A different way to take layers of cells.
  11. Outcome of investigation.
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  1. Cell death due to membrane degradation.
  2. How a sample of cells are taken out of the body.
  3. A change in size,colour and shape of cells.
  4. Change in cell type.
  5. A name used for an increase in the number of cells.
  6. A study of cells in diseases.
  7. Professional who works in a laboratory.
  8. A cause of cell injury.
  9. You give one for a urine test.

20 Clues: Study of cells. • Study of tissues. • Outcome of disease. • Change in cell type. • Programmed cell death. • To further investigate. • A cause of cell injury. • Outcome of investigation. • Abnormal cell development. • Increase in size of cells. • A study of cells in diseases. • You give one for a urine test. • A fine needle is used for this. • cytology Takes off a layer of cells. • ...

FGV Stem Cell Vocab Crossword 2024-04-16

FGV Stem Cell Vocab Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. The process by which cells become increasingly specialized to carry out specific functions in tissues and organs.
  2. A person with advanced knowledge of empirical fields.
  3. A group of cells with a similar function or embryological origin. Tissues organize further to become organs.
  4. A cluster of dividing cells made by a fertilized egg.
  5. Tissue or cells obtained from a dead human embryo or fetus after a spontaneous or induced abortion or stillbirth.
  6. A group or layer of cells that work together to perform a specific function.
  7. Cells with the potential to develop into many different types of cells in the body.
  8. A permanent change in gene expression inherited by all of a cell's descendants
  9. Adult stem cells, present in skeletal muscle tissue, which can self-renew and are capable of giving rise to skeletal muscle cells.
  10. An immature cell that can develop into all types of blood cells, including white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.
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  1. Largely undifferentiated cell originating in the central nervous system.
  2. Promotes the repair response of diseased, dysfunctional or injured tissue using stem cells or their derivatives.
  3. These stem cells come from embryos that are 3 to 5 days old.
  4. An animal in the early stages of growth and differentiation that are characterized by cleavage, the laying down of fundamental tissues, and the formation of primitive organs and organ systems.
  5. Any of the 3 layers of cells differentiated in embryos following gastrulation.
  6. An impairment of health.
  7. The basic structural and functional unit of all organisms
  8. Early stage cells that can become any type of cell in the body.
  9. Unspecialized or undifferentiated cells.
  10. A single cell that forms when an egg is fertilized by a sperm. Every cell type in the human body arises from this single cell. Within a few days, that single cell divides over and over again until it forms a blastocyte.

20 Clues: An impairment of health. • Unspecialized or undifferentiated cells. • A person with advanced knowledge of empirical fields. • A cluster of dividing cells made by a fertilized egg. • The basic structural and functional unit of all organisms • These stem cells come from embryos that are 3 to 5 days old. • Early stage cells that can become any type of cell in the body. • ...

Unit 2 Crossword 2 2023-09-03

Unit 2 Crossword 2 crossword puzzle
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  1. smallest white blood cells; body's "specific" immunity
  2. fast, localized clotting of blood at site of injury
  3. movement in response to a chemical
  4. group of white blood cells with granules and lobed nuclei
  5. white blood cells that release histamine and heparin
  6. structure absent in red blood cells, but present in white blood cells
  7. high white blood cell count (infection)
  8. white blood cells that phagocytize bacteria and viruses
  9. white blood cells that defend against parasitic worms
  10. final step in hemostasis; occurs via clotting mechanisms
  11. movement in and out of blood vessels
  12. another name for white blood cell
  13. largest white blood cells; become macrophages
  14. movement toward a stimulus
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  1. fragments of megakaryocytes involved in clotting; also called thrombocytes
  2. group of white blood cells with no granules
  3. formation of new white blood cells
  4. contraction of a blood vessel
  5. fibers exposed in a broken blood vessel that allow platelets to stick
  6. low white blood cell count (weakened immune system)

20 Clues: movement toward a stimulus • contraction of a blood vessel • another name for white blood cell • movement in response to a chemical • formation of new white blood cells • movement in and out of blood vessels • high white blood cell count (infection) • group of white blood cells with no granules • largest white blood cells; become macrophages • ...

Immunology Acronyms 2022-09-24

Immunology Acronyms crossword puzzle
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  1. CD8+ T cells with the effector function of targeting and killing virally infected cells and tumor cells by apoptosis
  2. general designation of many of the different cytokines which are chemical messengers secreted by immune cells that help in their communication with other cells
  3. white blood cells with multi-lobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules
  4. immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells
  5. cells surface ligands for the leukocyte integrins; Critical in binding of lymphocytes and other leukocytes to certain cells
  6. the regions of the antigen binding loops of Ig molecules, antibodies and T cell receptors that come into contact with antigen
  7. a family of Pattern Recognition Receptors present on many leukocytes and epithelial cells that recognize PAMPs on pathogens and help initiate immune responses
  8. a cell that is able to present antigen via MHC molecules to T cell receptors on T cells
  9. amino acid sequence in cytoplasmic domains of membrane receptors involved in signal transduction
  10. 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
  11. a molecule that is recognized in native (original) structure by antibodies or B cell receptor, or a peptide that is presented by MHC molecules to T cell receptor
  12. designation for specific cell-surface molecules on immune cells that help to differentiate one immune cell from another
  13. a type of APC that presents antigen in the context of MHC to T cells
  14. acute phase protein that binds to phosphocholine that can trigger Complement activation and acts as an opsonin
  15. end product of the Complement cascade that can kill pathogens directly by forming a pore in pathogen membrane leading to lysis
  16. Fragment with antigen binding: the part of an antibody (that can be isolated by protease digestion) responsible for antigen binding consisting of the light chain and amino-terminal half of the heavy chain disulfide-bonded together
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  1. autoimmune disease where autoantibodies (against DNA, RNA, and proteins associated with nucleic acids) form immune complexes
  2. adaptive immune responses in which there is a major role for effector T cells
  3. name of MHC gene complex and proteins in humans
  4. a cell wall component of gram negative bacteria which can be bound by TLR-4 on macrophages and dendritic cells
  5. multiple drug treatment for HIV infection
  6. sIg on B cells that binds Ag and transmits signal 1 to activate B cells.
  7. receptors on immune cells and epithelial cells that recognize and bind to PAMPs on microbes
  8. family name for cytokines that help cells to resist viral infections
  9. Member of TNF receptor family expressed on certain cells that makes them susceptible to being killed by cells expressing the specific ligand
  10. the Ag receptor on T cells
  11. protein family to which antibodies and B-cell receptors belong
  12. designation for a family of cell surface molecules involved in the presentation of peptide antigens to T cells
  13. an immunoglobulin that is expressed on B cell surface
  14. a mechanism NK cells use to induce apoptosis in virally infected cells or tumor cells
  15. repeating molecular patterns on microbes that are recognized by PRRs on immune cells
  16. soluble acute phase response protein that can bind mannose on pathogens; can activate the lectin pathway of Complement and acts as an opsonin

32 Clues: the Ag receptor on T cells • immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells • multiple drug treatment for HIV infection • name of MHC gene complex and proteins in humans • an immunoglobulin that is expressed on B cell surface • protein family to which antibodies and B-cell receptors belong • white blood cells with multi-lobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules • ...

Immunology Acronyms 2022-09-25

Immunology Acronyms crossword puzzle
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  1. cells surface ligands for the leukocyte integrins; Critical in binding of lymphocytes and other leukocytes to certain cells
  2. repeating molecular patterns on microbes that are recognized by PRRs on immune cells
  3. a molecule that is recognized in native (original) structure by antibodies or B cell receptor, or a peptide that is presented by MHC molecules to T cell receptor
  4. designation for specific cell-surface molecules on immune cells that help to differentiate one immune cell from another
  5. a mechanism NK cells use to induce apoptosis in virally infected cells or tumor cells
  6. adaptive immune responses in which there is a major role for effector T cells
  7. an immunoglobulin that is expressed on B cell surface
  8. a family of Pattern Recognition Receptors present on many leukocytes and epithelial cells that recognize PAMPs on pathogens and help initiate immune responses
  9. a cell wall component of gram negative bacteria which can be bound by TLR-4 on macrophages and dendritic cells
  10. general designation of many of the different cytokines which are chemical messengers secreted by immune cells that help in their communication with other cells
  11. immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells
  12. Fragment with antigen binding: the part of an antibody (that can be isolated by protease digestion) responsible for antigen binding consisting of the light chain and amino-terminal half of the heavy chain disulfide-bonded together
  13. end product of the Complement cascade that can kill pathogens directly by forming a pore in pathogen membrane leading to lysis
  14. CD8+ T cells with the effector function of targeting and killing virally infected cells and tumor cells by apoptosis
  15. family name for cytokines that help cells to resist viral infections
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  1. name of MHC gene complex and proteins in humans
  2. acute phase protein that binds to phosphocholine that can trigger Complement activation and acts as an opsonin
  3. multiple drug treatment for HIV infection
  4. autoimmune disease where autoantibodies (against DNA, RNA, and proteins associated with nucleic acids) form immune complexes
  5. a cell that is able to present antigen via MHC molecules to T cell receptors on T cells
  6. amino acid sequence in cytoplasmic domains of membrane receptors involved in signal transduction
  7. protein family to which antibodies and B-cell receptors belong
  8. a type of APC that presents antigen in the context of MHC to T cells
  9. soluble acute phase response protein that can bind mannose on pathogens; can activate the lectin pathway of Complement and acts as an opsonin
  10. 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
  11. the Ag receptor on T cells
  12. white blood cells with multi-lobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules
  13. receptors on immune cells and epithelial cells that recognize and bind to PAMPs on microbes
  14. the regions of the antigen binding loops of Ig molecules, antibodies and T cell receptors that come into contact with antigen
  15. designation for a family of cell surface molecules involved in the presentation of peptide antigens to T cells
  16. sIg on B cells that binds Ag and transmits signal 1 to activate B cells.
  17. Member of TNF receptor family expressed on certain cells that makes them susceptible to being killed by cells expressing the specific ligand

32 Clues: the Ag receptor on T cells • immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells • multiple drug treatment for HIV infection • name of MHC gene complex and proteins in humans • an immunoglobulin that is expressed on B cell surface • protein family to which antibodies and B-cell receptors belong • white blood cells with multi-lobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules • ...

Blood 2023-04-04

Blood crossword puzzle
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  1. manufacture of new white blood cells
  2. within a cell
  3. the iron-based component of hemoglobin that carries oxygen
  4. clear, straw-colored liquid portion of blood
  5. percentage of red blood cells in blood
  6. destruction of red blood cells
  7. type of white blood cell active during allergic response; produces histamine and promotes inflammation
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  1. white blood cells
  2. platelets
  3. deficiency of red blood cells
  4. hemoglobin with no oxygen
  5. mature red blood cell
  6. between cells
  7. clotting of blood
  8. cancer of white blood cells
  9. oxygen-carrying molecule found on erythrocyte; contains iron
  10. production of red blood cells
  11. A protein that, when introduced in the blood, triggers the production of an antibody
  12. type of white blood cell; causes allergy response
  13. cell eating

20 Clues: platelets • cell eating • between cells • within a cell • white blood cells • clotting of blood • mature red blood cell • hemoglobin with no oxygen • cancer of white blood cells • deficiency of red blood cells • production of red blood cells • destruction of red blood cells • manufacture of new white blood cells • percentage of red blood cells in blood • ...

Bacteria & Archaea 2026-01-28

Bacteria & Archaea crossword puzzle
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  1. is the connection and exchange of genetic material between bacterial cells.
  2. In some bacteria, extrachromosomal DNA
  3. chain of several cells.
  4. Flagella are dispersed randomly over the surface of the cell.
  5. pair of cells with ends attached.
  6. bunches of flagella emerging from the same point.
  7. single flagellum
  8. Bacteria rodlike in shape
  9. group of four single cells
  10. chain of single cells.
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  1. movement of bacteria n response to chemical signals.
  2. Grape-like cluster of cells
  3. flagella at both poles of the cell
  4. A polysaccharide (carbohydrate) crosslinked withprotein units.
  5. Bacteria spiral(vibrio) in shape.
  6. Bacteria round in shape.
  7. In bacteria, protects from harsh environment conditions.
  8. Bacterial cells surface coating.
  9. Outer membrane, outside the plasma membrane.
  10. Pair of single cells

20 Clues: single flagellum • Pair of single cells • chain of single cells. • chain of several cells. • Bacteria round in shape. • Bacteria rodlike in shape • group of four single cells • Grape-like cluster of cells • Bacterial cells surface coating. • Bacteria spiral(vibrio) in shape. • pair of cells with ends attached. • flagella at both poles of the cell • ...

cell division 2025-03-17

cell division crossword puzzle
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  1. chromosomes form condensed chromatin
  2. the molecule that carries genetic information
  3. two identical chromatids attached at the centromere
  4. the part of the chromosome where chromatids are attatched
  5. larger cells with complex internal organization including a nucleus
  6. the division of the cytoplasm to form two daughter cells
  7. all living things are made of cells, all cells are derived from other cells, all cells perform similar functions
  8. a new nuclear membrane forms around each set of chromatids
  9. cell division of chromosomes into two daughter cells
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  1. chromosomes split up and chromatids are pulled to opposite ends of the cell
  2. the period in the cell during which the cell grows, matures, and duplicates the genetic information
  3. simple cells that lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles
  4. chromosomes line up along the center plane
  5. a cylindrical organelle in animal cells that form spindle fibers
  6. an organelle specific to plant cells
  7. one of two identical halves of a replicated chromosome
  8. DNA strands in the nucleus during interphase
  9. the process by which plant cells get energy
  10. the formation of two daughter cells from a single parent cell

19 Clues: chromosomes form condensed chromatin • an organelle specific to plant cells • chromosomes line up along the center plane • the process by which plant cells get energy • DNA strands in the nucleus during interphase • the molecule that carries genetic information • two identical chromatids attached at the centromere • cell division of chromosomes into two daughter cells • ...

Memory Cross Word puzzle 2025-10-14

Memory Cross Word puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Molecular basis for innate memory reprogramming
  2. Determines the quality and longevity of T cell memory formation
  3. Long-term protection involving class switching and affinity maturation
  4. Process improving antibody affinity in germinal centers
  5. Cytokine important for survival of memory T cells
  6. Long-lived memory T cells that reside in lymphoid organs
  7. Type of T cell generated during a primary response
  8. Cells providing activation and costimulatory signals to T cells
  9. Cytokine required for NK cell memory induction
  10. Small antigen that is not immunogenic alone
  11. Altered in memory T cells to favor rapid activation
  12. Enzymes secreted by NK cells to induce apoptosis in target cells
  13. Defining feature of the adaptive immune system
  14. Innate immune memory caused by epigenetic and metabolic reprogramming
  15. Large immunogenic molecule that helps induce response to a hapten
  16. Cells that secrete antibodies during secondary responses
  17. Process changing antibody isotype during B cell activation
  18. Mechanism making nonimmunogenic molecules immunogenic when linked
  19. Type of modification involved in innate immune training
  20. Innate immune cells capable of developing trained immunity
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  1. T cells that remain in tissue sites for rapid protection
  2. Helper T cells critical for B cell memory development
  3. Cytotoxic protein upregulated in memory NK cells
  4. Receptor important for NK cell trafficking in memory formation
  5. Memory-like T cells generated without antigen exposure
  6. Response that is faster and stronger due to immune memory
  7. Cytokine that maintains memory CD8 T cells
  8. Cytokine that enhances NK cell activation with IL12 and IL15
  9. T cells that circulate in non-lymphoid tissues
  10. T cells capable of self-renewal and generating all other memory subsets
  11. Cytokine produced by memory NK cells upon reactivation
  12. Site of B cell proliferation and differentiation during memory formation
  13. Innate lymphocytes that can exhibit antigen-specific memory
  14. Transcription factor that regulates memory T cell metabolism
  15. Type of T cell that has not yet encountered its antigen

35 Clues: Cytokine that maintains memory CD8 T cells • Small antigen that is not immunogenic alone • T cells that circulate in non-lymphoid tissues • Cytokine required for NK cell memory induction • Defining feature of the adaptive immune system • Molecular basis for innate memory reprogramming • Cytotoxic protein upregulated in memory NK cells • ...

Lymph/Immune 2024 2024-08-12

Lymph/Immune 2024 crossword puzzle
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  1. must be presented with Ag to activate
  2. these cells secrete antibodies
  3. antibody involved in hypersensitivity reactions
  4. the most abundant type of WBC
  5. large clusters of lymphoid follicles in the small intestine
  6. where T cells mature
  7. T cells that, once activated, can directly kill virus-infected cells
  8. another name for immunoglobulin
  9. accounts for the redness and heat of inflammation
  10. cleanse the lymph as it passes through them
  11. can kill cancer cells and virus-infected body cells before the adaptive immune system is activated
  12. proteins that identify cells as "self
  13. the most abundant antibody
  14. can form a membrane attack complex
  15. predominate in germinal centers
  16. help protect cells that have not yet been infected by a virus
  17. antibody found in sweat and saliva
  18. "the RBC graveyard"
  19. a first line immune defense
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  1. disease that arises when self isn't distinguished from non-self
  2. where immune functions of the spleen take place
  3. an abnormally high body temp
  4. this immune response is faster and larger than the primary
  5. Tcells that help activate B cells, other T cells, and macrophages
  6. these tissues have crypts
  7. cells that capture antigens and bring them back to the lymph nodes
  8. chemicals that lead to fever
  9. transport absorbed fat from the small intestine to the bloodstream
  10. help phagocytes bind to pathogens
  11. these cells become plasma cells
  12. Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues around pharynx entry

31 Clues: "the RBC graveyard" • where T cells mature • these tissues have crypts • the most abundant antibody • a first line immune defense • an abnormally high body temp • chemicals that lead to fever • the most abundant type of WBC • these cells secrete antibodies • another name for immunoglobulin • these cells become plasma cells • predominate in germinal centers • ...

Stem Cells Vocabulary Crossword 2023-04-18

Stem Cells Vocabulary Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. The abbreviation for induced pluripotent cells.
  2. Bring into existence.
  3. To replace lost or injured tissue.
  4. cells Genetically identical cells formed when a cell undergoes division by mitosis.
  5. An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.
  6. Separate or be separated into parts.
  7. Recognize or ascertain what makes someone or something different.
  8. state The ability to be able to give rise to multiple cells within a lineage.
  9. Take the place of.
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  1. Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
  2. The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements.
  3. stem cells Another name for adult stem cells.
  4. Designed or produced to meet someone's individual requirements.
  5. stem cells Cells that are able to self-renew by dividing and developing into the three primary groups of cells that make up a human body.
  6. Medicine Seeks to replace tissue or organs that have been damaged by disease, trauma, or injury.
  7. stem cells Are cells that are capable of self-renewal and limited differentiation.
  8. Not different or differentiated.
  9. The haploid set of chromosomes in a gamete or microorganism.
  10. Inflict physical harm on (something) so as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function.
  11. stem cells Are undifferentiated cells that are found in many different tissues throughout the body.

20 Clues: Take the place of. • Bring into existence. • Not different or differentiated. • To replace lost or injured tissue. • Separate or be separated into parts. • stem cells Another name for adult stem cells. • The abbreviation for induced pluripotent cells. • The haploid set of chromosomes in a gamete or microorganism. • ...

Science Biology crossword 2023-11-12

Science Biology crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. cells Organisms composed of many cells, humans.
  2. amplifies the image.
  3. lobe Processing auditory information.
  4. An instrument used to see very small things.. Cells Basic units of living things.
  5. lobe Performs motor cells.
  6. Living thing that uses photosynthesis.
  7. Gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of the cell.
  8. Found in plant cells and makes Photosynthesis take place.
  9. blood cells Carry oxygen in the lungs.
  10. reticulum A network of membranous tubes within the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cell.
  11. Carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.
  12. Depositing waste.
  13. Central unit of the cell.
  14. cells with unique functions in the body.
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  1. Have been around for millions of years.
  2. enclosed by a membrane and typically containing fluid.
  3. Mushrooms.
  4. A body system that breaks up food and creates nutrients.
  5. Breathing.
  6. An organelle found in large numbers in most cells.
  7. separates and protects the interior of a cell from the outside environment
  8. Carries blood around the body.
  9. uses visible light and a system of lenses to generate magnified images of small objects.
  10. Any number of specialised or organised cells within a living cell.
  11. Outer protection of the cell, in plant cells.
  12. cells Made up of one cell, that carries out all the functions
  13. Carries de-oxygenated blood to the heart.
  14. Found in the cytoplasm of living cells.
  15. blood cells Fights infections.

29 Clues: Mushrooms. • Breathing. • Depositing waste. • amplifies the image. • Central unit of the cell. • lobe Performs motor cells. • Carries blood around the body. • blood cells Fights infections. • lobe Processing auditory information. • Living thing that uses photosynthesis. • blood cells Carry oxygen in the lungs. • Have been around for millions of years. • ...

Ch. 12 Key Terms 2026-02-20

Ch. 12 Key Terms crossword puzzle
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  1. Immunity provided by an encounter with an antigen
  2. Unique lymphocytes part of innate defense, kills cells that do not exhibit cell markers
  3. Physiological response of tissue to injury
  4. Causes the body to attack it's own cells.
  5. Overzealous response to a harmless antigen
  6. Provided by antibodies released by sensitized B cells
  7. Antimicrobial proteins produced by virus infected cells to stimulate neighboring cells to produce antiviral proteins
  8. Substance that, when introduced to the body, is recognized as foreign
  9. Deficient production or function of immune cells
  10. Oversee humoral immunity, create plasma cells
  11. Mediate cellular immunity, include helper, cytotoxic, regulatory, and memory cells
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  1. Antigen presenter to T and B cells
  2. Immunity conferred by T cells
  3. Plasma proteins that, when activated, cause lysis of foreign cells and enhance phagocytosis
  4. Agent or chemical substance that produces fever
  5. Branch of the immune system that targets specific antigens, involves B and T lymphocytes
  6. Molecules recognized as self that do not trigger the immune system in self but are antigenic to others
  7. Disease causing microorganism
  8. Cell capable of engulfing and digesting cells harmful to the body
  9. Natural defenses that protect against all foreign material
  10. Cells T and B cell clones that provide immunological memory
  11. Capable of binding to a specific antigen
  12. Provides immunity against antigens
  13. Short lived immunity resulting from introduction of donated antibodies
  14. B cell clone specialized to release antibodies

25 Clues: Immunity conferred by T cells • Disease causing microorganism • Antigen presenter to T and B cells • Provides immunity against antigens • Capable of binding to a specific antigen • Causes the body to attack it's own cells. • Physiological response of tissue to injury • Overzealous response to a harmless antigen • Oversee humoral immunity, create plasma cells • ...

Anatomy Chapter 5 2026-01-24

Anatomy Chapter 5 crossword puzzle
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  1. – Bone tissue supporting the body
  2. – Voluntary muscle attached to bones
  3. – Parallel fibers forming tendons and ligaments
  4. – Liquid portion of blood
  5. – Fat-storing cells
  6. – Support cells for neurons
  7. – Cartilage cells in small cavities
  8. – Stretchy bladder lining
  9. – Thin flat cells for diffusion and filtration
  10. – Rare duct lining for protection
  11. – Heart muscle pumping blood
  12. – Embryonic tissue forming connective tissues
  13. – Cells that produce fibers
  14. – Airway lining moving mucus
  15. – Strong fibers resisting pulling
  16. – Red blood cells carrying oxygen
  17. – Involuntary muscle in organs
  18. – Shock-absorbing cartilage in discs
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  1. – Mature bone cells in tiny spaces
  2. – Moist protective lining (mouth, esophagus)
  3. – Cube-shaped cells for secretion and absorption
  4. – Smooth cartilage at joints and nose
  5. – Junctions linking heart cells
  6. – Tough tissue resisting stress in many directions
  7. – Immune cells releasing histamine
  8. – White blood cells fighting infection
  9. – Dry protective skin surface
  10. – Fat tissue storing energy and insulation
  11. – Soft scaffold for lymph organs
  12. – Stretchy fibers allowing recoil
  13. – Flexible cartilage in ear
  14. – Loose packing tissue holding organs
  15. – Nerve cell transmitting signals
  16. – Thin supportive framework fibers
  17. – Stretchy tissue in large arteries
  18. – Fluid tissue transporting gases and nutrients
  19. – Cell fragments aiding clotting
  20. ciliated – Tall cells with cilia moving materialnon-ciliated – Absorptive lining of digestive tract
  21. – Mucus-secreting cells protecting linings

39 Clues: – Fat-storing cells • – Liquid portion of blood • – Stretchy bladder lining • – Support cells for neurons • – Flexible cartilage in ear • – Cells that produce fibers • – Heart muscle pumping blood • – Airway lining moving mucus • – Dry protective skin surface • – Involuntary muscle in organs • – Junctions linking heart cells • – Soft scaffold for lymph organs • ...

Cell Structure and Function 2024-10-22

Cell Structure and Function crossword puzzle
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  1. This endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is covered with ribosomes and functions to synthesize and transport proteins.
  2. This organelle moves DNA/chromosomes during animal cell division.
  3. This endoplasmic reticulum (ER) makes and transports lipids.
  4. Cells that have no nucleus and free-floating DNA, e.g. bacteria.
  5. The fluid that fills cells.
  6. Muscle cells have many mitochondria so they can produce lots of __________.
  7. This organelle produces proteins and can be found on the rough ER or floating in the cell.
  8. A flexible, permeable barrier surrounding all cells.
  9. The "mailman" of the cell, this organelle packages and transports proteins and lipids within and out of the cell.
  10. Cells that have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, e.g. animal cells.
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  1. The "digestive system" of animal cells, this organelle breaks down cell waste.
  2. Leaf cells have many chloroplasts so they can perform ______________ to make food for the plant cell.
  3. A rigid support for the outside of plant cells.
  4. This organelle stores water, nutrients, and waste products.
  5. This organelle provides internal structural support/shape to all cells.
  6. The "brain" of the cell that contains DNA.
  7. The "powerhouse of the cell", this organelle produces ATP (cell energy).
  8. "Mini organs" in eukaryotic cells that perform unique functions for the cell.
  9. This organelle contains chlorophyll and performs photosynthesis.
  10. Red blood cells lack nuclei so they can carry more ____________.
  11. Nerve cells lack centrioles, telling us they do not ___________.

21 Clues: The fluid that fills cells. • The "brain" of the cell that contains DNA. • A rigid support for the outside of plant cells. • A flexible, permeable barrier surrounding all cells. • This organelle stores water, nutrients, and waste products. • This endoplasmic reticulum (ER) makes and transports lipids. • ...

Laug OSU Winter 2025 - Immunology Exam 2 Study Tool Week 6 2025-02-19

Laug OSU Winter 2025 - Immunology Exam 2 Study Tool Week 6 crossword puzzle
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  1. The process in the thymus that ensures T cells can recognize self-MHC, occurring in the cortex.
  2. A receptor that, when bound by FasL, initiates the apoptotic pathway in cells.
  3. A process where cells degrade their own components, playing a role in self-antigen presentation in the thymus.
  4. A checkpoint protein expressed on some cells that binds PD-1, helping suppress T cell activity and prevent overactive immune responses.
  5. A transcription factor that allows mTECs to express tissue-specific proteins for negative selection.
  6. A protein that binds Fas to trigger apoptosis in target cells, helping regulate the immune response.
  7. Cells in the thymus that present self-antigens to developing T cells, aiding in negative selection.
  8. A state in which a T cell becomes functionally inactive due to lack of co-stimulation.
  9. A mechanism by which overactivated T cells undergo apoptosis to maintain immune homeostasis.
  10. Specialized cells in the thymic cortex that present self-MHC molecules to developing T cells during positive selection.
  11. The requirement that T cells recognize antigen only in the context of self-MHC molecules.
  12. A type of T cell that develops outside the thymus and suppresses immune responses to prevent autoimmunity.
  13. The outer region of the thymus where immature T cells undergo positive selection.
  14. The process that eliminates T cells that bind too strongly to self-antigens, preventing autoimmunity.
  15. Proteins usually found in specific organs, but expressed in the thymus for immune tolerance training.
  16. The inner region of the thymus where negative selection occurs.
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  1. The process by which developing T cells in the thymus are selected to prevent autoimmunity.
  2. A T cell that has completed selection and expresses either CD4 or CD8, but not both.
  3. Molecules like PD-1 and CTLA-4 that regulate immune activation and prevent excessive immune responses.
  4. Cells in the thymic medulla that express self-antigens to help in negative selection.
  5. A mechanism in B cells that modifies their antigen receptor to prevent self-reactivity.
  6. A feature of NK cells, which attack cells that lack self-MHC molecules, such as virus-infected or cancerous cells.
  7. A process that prevents self-reactive T cells from causing autoimmunity outside the thymus.
  8. A receptor on T cells that, when bound to PD-L1, downregulates immune responses.
  9. A checkpoint protein on T cells that competes with CD28 to bind B7, inhibiting immune activation.
  10. A subset of T cells that develop in the thymus and suppress immune responses to maintain tolerance.
  11. A stage of T cell development where thymocytes express both CD4 and CD8 before selection.
  12. A transcription factor required for regulatory T cell development and function.

28 Clues: The inner region of the thymus where negative selection occurs. • A receptor that, when bound by FasL, initiates the apoptotic pathway in cells. • A transcription factor required for regulatory T cell development and function. • A receptor on T cells that, when bound to PD-L1, downregulates immune responses. • ...

Crossword13 2024-11-30

Crossword13 crossword puzzle
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  1. _____ Cells Differentiated B cells that secrete large quantities of antibodies during an immune response.
  2. A protective secretion of the digestive and respiratory systems that traps pathogens and particles.
  3. A subtype of T cells that kill infected cells by inducing apoptosis.
  4. A network of capillaries in the nephron where filtration of blood occurs.
  5. A subtype of T cells that activate B cells, cytotoxic T cells, and other immune cells by secreting cytokines.
  6. Channel proteins in cell membranes that facilitate the rapid movement of water.
  7. A protein in red blood cells that binds oxygen in the lungs and releases it in tissues.
  8. The specific part of an antigen that binds to an antibody or antigen receptor.
  9. Y-shaped proteins secreted by plasma cells that specifically bind to antigens to neutralize or eliminate them.
  10. A hormone secreted by the stomach that stimulates hunger before meals.
  11. The process of introducing antigens into the body to stimulate the production of memory cells and immunity.
  12. _______ Immunity A specific immune response enhanced by previous exposure to pathogens, involving B and T cells.
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  1. Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs between air and blood.
  2. The process of maintaining water and solute balance in the body to ensure homeostasis.
  3. _____ Cells Long-lived B or T cells that provide immunity by responding more rapidly and effectively to subsequent exposures to the same antigen.
  4. An inactive enzyme secreted by chief cells in the stomach, converted to pepsin in the presence of hydrochloric acid.
  5. An organism or agent that causes disease, such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
  6. Expansion The rapid multiplication of B or T cells in response to an antigen, generating a large population of immune cells specific to that antigen.
  7. _______ Immunity The non-specific first line of defense against pathogens, involving barriers, phagocytes, and inflammation.
  8. Finger-like projections in the small intestine that increase surface area for nutrient absorption.
  9. ________ Node (SA Node) A group of autorhythmic cells in the heart that act as the pacemaker, initiating the cardiac cycle.
  10. A hormone secreted by fat cells that suppresses appetite and regulates energy balance.
  11. A molecule or substance that elicits an immune response by being recognized by antigen receptors on B and T cells.

23 Clues: A subtype of T cells that kill infected cells by inducing apoptosis. • A hormone secreted by the stomach that stimulates hunger before meals. • A network of capillaries in the nephron where filtration of blood occurs. • Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs between air and blood. • ...

Chapter 4: Cell Structure 2025-09-17

Chapter 4: Cell Structure crossword puzzle
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  1. rigid structure,composed of cellulose, lignin, and/or pectin, surrounding plant cells and found also in bacteria and fungal cells
  2. network of membrane-bound compartments in the cytoplasm
  3. proposed that cells arise from pre-existing cells
  4. first to draw and name cells "Cellulae"
  5. ER with not ribosomes; used for lipid synthesis, breakdown of carbs and lipids;detoxification
  6. structures composed of DNA and proteins (histones)
  7. first to notice that plant bodies are made up of cells
  8. cells do not have a organelles
  9. cells have a body composed of these
  10. discovered the nucleus in cells
  11. cells have a organelles
  12. area where the chromosome is located
  13. a jelly-like interior
  14. howe we are able to visualize cellsl;used to magnify and resolve
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  1. first to describe small organisms in water
  2. also an organelle surrounded by a single membrane called tonoplast
  3. cells are the foundational units of life
  4. ER with granular ribosomes and used for protein synthesis
  5. organelle, very close relative of the mitochondria; it is surrounded by a double membrane
  6. an organelle surrounded by a double membrane
  7. smallest units of life
  8. structures on which proteins are synthesized
  9. circular forms of DNA
  10. the structures that surround cells
  11. stack of membranous sacs containing enzymes that modify proteins and lipids and transport
  12. proposed that animals were made up of cells

26 Clues: circular forms of DNA • a jelly-like interior • smallest units of life • cells have a organelles • cells do not have a organelles • discovered the nucleus in cells • the structures that surround cells • cells have a body composed of these • area where the chromosome is located • first to draw and name cells "Cellulae" • cells are the foundational units of life • ...

Immunology 2014-04-21

Immunology crossword puzzle
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  1. Leukocytes formed within the lymphatic system.
  2. Immediate recognition (hours) using conserved epitopes. Containment and clearing of pathogens and co-activates adaptive immunity
  3. Receptor that recognizes pathogenic epitopes and activates macrophages to phagocytize pathogens and release cytokines.
  4. Cells that produce a single antibody type (clonality) to recognize extracellular epitopes and form immunological memory.
  5. Cells and factors that contribute to immune system regulation.
  6. ______ T-cells directly kill virus infected cells and interact with MHC Class 1 molecules (aka CD8= T-cells).
  7. Molecules that present large extracellular peptide fragments in a peptide binding groove that are obtained from the endosomes of antigen presenting cells and are recognized by CD4= T-cells.
  8. Cells that present foreign antigens to other cells (macrophages, dendritic cells, and B-cells).
  9. Molecules that present small intracellular peptide fragments in a peptide binding groove that are obtained from production of peptides in the ER. Expressed in all somatic cells and recognized by CD8= T-cells.
  10. Double chained receptor consisting of primarily (αβ) heterodimers capable of recognizing MHC molecules.
  11. Two classes of variable regions of antibodies (κ and λ).
  12. Recognition using pathogen-specific epitopes. Slower (when naïve) but targeted and more powerful approach. Co-activates innate immunity and serves a memory function.
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  1. A range of variable region classes of antibodies (H) that extends into the constant region.
  2. Mechanism by which antibody response is made specific through alternative RNA splicing and/or DNA recombination (constant region).
  3. Are sentinel cells throughout the body continually taking up extracellular liquids. Activated by cytokines or TLR and travels to lymph nodes to recruit (B7) T-cells (cytokine differentiation).
  4. Addition of non-templated nucleotides to joints between DNA segments.
  5. Innate immune cells that phagocytize pathogens and release cytokines.
  6. White blood cells.
  7. Leukocytes with origin in tissues and blood.
  8. Mechanism by which antibody response is made specific through directed mutation of AB variable region.
  9. A pathogen that relies on host for nutrients.
  10. Innate immune cells that kill antibody-coated parasites.
  11. System of signal amplification using stabilization, recognition of lectin on bacterial membrane, and antibody mediated; involves the cleavage of C3 into C3a and C3b leading to pore formation.
  12. Combinatorial use of DNA segments encoding variable region.
  13. Utilization of integrins/ICAM to create strong binding interaction between MHC and TCR.
  14. A pathogen that hijacks cellular machinery for protein translation and replication.
  15. Pathogenic extracellular feature recognizable by immune system.
  16. Innate immune cells that recognize pathogens through LPS receptors and TLRs. Phagocytize pathogens, release cytokines, and present MHC bound peptides.
  17. ______ T-cells activate B-, T-cells, and effector cells and interact with MHC Class II molecules (aka CD4= T-cells TH1/TH2).
  18. A double branched, antigen binding protein consisting of a constant, a variable, and a hyper-variable region. Serves as receptors for signal transduction for b-cells.

30 Clues: White blood cells. • Leukocytes with origin in tissues and blood. • A pathogen that relies on host for nutrients. • Leukocytes formed within the lymphatic system. • Innate immune cells that kill antibody-coated parasites. • Two classes of variable regions of antibodies (κ and λ). • Combinatorial use of DNA segments encoding variable region. • ...

Cell theory 2023-12-21

Cell theory crossword puzzle
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  1. All cells from from ____ cells
  2. Cells make and ___ cells.
  3. life comes from one or___ cells.
  4. The cell ____
  5. ____ cells
  6. type of cell that has a nucleus
  7. a type of cell
  8. basic unit of life
  9. another type of cells
  10. A scientist that study animals and noticed all animals are made up of cells
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  1. ___ cells
  2. first scientist that looked at cells
  3. type of cell organisms that lacks a nucleus
  4. Cells are the ____ thing in us
  5. one of the people who made the cell theory
  6. topic of this

16 Clues: ___ cells • ____ cells • The cell ____ • topic of this • a type of cell • basic unit of life • another type of cells • Cells make and ___ cells. • All cells from from ____ cells • Cells are the ____ thing in us • type of cell that has a nucleus • life comes from one or___ cells. • first scientist that looked at cells • one of the people who made the cell theory • ...

Cells-Organ Systems 2022-04-29

Cells-Organ Systems crossword puzzle
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  1. a cells "organs"
  2. bones
  3. jellylike material in cell
  4. brain of the cell
  5. smallest unit of life
  6. skin and lining of organs
  7. powerhouse of cell
  8. makes food for plant cell
  9. bones and cartilage
  10. cells storage
  11. brain and spinal cord
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  1. protects plant cells
  2. wicked small
  3. any living thing
  4. group of cells working together
  5. allows you to move and flex
  6. system that has lungs and breathing
  7. protects all cells
  8. eating food
  9. group of tissue working together

20 Clues: bones • eating food • wicked small • cells storage • a cells "organs" • any living thing • brain of the cell • protects all cells • powerhouse of cell • bones and cartilage • protects plant cells • smallest unit of life • brain and spinal cord • skin and lining of organs • makes food for plant cell • jellylike material in cell • allows you to move and flex • group of cells working together • ...

Cells & Organs of the Immune System 2022-01-16

Cells & Organs of the Immune System crossword puzzle
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  1. What type of immunity consists of phagocytosis, complement, interferon, inflammation, and fever
  2. Carrier proteins that present antigens on cell surfaces
  3. Filters lymph by trapping antigens
  4. Identified by expression of CD16 & CD34 when inactive and expression of CD 11b & CD18 when activated
  5. Antibody binds with the pathogen to alert macrophage/neutrophil to engulf/digest
  6. Large encapsulated organ that filters blood, cellular debris, and aged blood cells
  7. Cytotoxic T-cells (CTLs) that kill cancer/infected cell by apoptosis
  8. T-cells and DCs are found in what part of the lymph node
  9. Best known for being the inductive and effector site for intestinal immune response
  10. Where do T-cells mature?
  11. Recognize general microbial patterns and are essential for innate immune cell activation and inflammatory responses
  12. Primary lymphoid organ for B-cell development in ruminants, pigs, dogs, and rabbits
  13. B-cells produce what?
  14. Killer Cells Large Granular Lymphocyte
  15. Cells that monitor and inhibit activity of other T-cells
  16. Which type of selection does thymocytes experience when it can recognize MHC II/Ag complexes with moderate affinity
  17. Antibodies are important for what type of immune response
  18. Cells that coordinate immune responses against extracellular pathogens by alerting B-cells, mast cells, and granulocytes
  19. Important for allergy and inflammation, but also express adhesion molecules in circulation
  20. Antibodies cover the pathogen where it cannot further infect host cells
  21. Small proteins with diverse function
  22. Cells that named for their ability to produce interleukin 17 (IL-17), a signaling molecule that activates immune/non-immune cells
  23. Lymphoid Tissue Where does mature DC go?
  24. T-cells are important for what type of immune response?
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  1. Series of proteins in the blood that causes apoptosis, serve as signaling molecules, and recruit themselves to inflammatory sites
  2. Ingests and degrades bacteria
  3. What part of the spleen is where immune induction occurs
  4. Lymphoid cells are first produced in the liver, fetal omentum, and ?
  5. Th refers to
  6. Activation Antibodies directly lyse/destroy the pathogen
  7. Where are B-cells found in birds?
  8. Granulocytes and DC come from what type of progenitor cell
  9. Marrow Where do T-cells originate from?
  10. Similar to Basophils due to CD34+ precursor
  11. Which type of selection does thymocytes go through if the receptor bind strongly to itself
  12. Most numerous innate cell
  13. What type of immunity involves lymphocytes and antibodies
  14. Dendritic Cells What type of cells secrete Type I Interferon upon activation of TLR 7 & TLR 9
  15. immature T-cells
  16. Differentiate in response to IL-3, IL-5, CM-CSF
  17. Which type of progenitor cell differentiates into T-cell, B-cell, and DC
  18. Cells that coordinate immune responses against intracellular pathogens and produce/secrete cytokines to alert/activate other immune cells

42 Clues: Th refers to • immature T-cells • B-cells produce what? • Where do T-cells mature? • Most numerous innate cell • Ingests and degrades bacteria • Where are B-cells found in birds? • Filters lymph by trapping antigens • Small proteins with diverse function • Killer Cells Large Granular Lymphocyte • Marrow Where do T-cells originate from? • Lymphoid Tissue Where does mature DC go? • ...

Cell theory 2023-12-21

Cell theory crossword puzzle
Across
  1. All cells from from ____ cells
  2. Cells make and ___ cells.
  3. life comes from one or___ cells.
  4. The cell ____
  5. ____ cells
  6. type of cell that has a nucleus
  7. a type of cell
  8. basic unit of life
  9. another type of cells
  10. A scientist that study animals and noticed all animals are made up of cells
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  1. ___ cells
  2. first scientist that looked at cells
  3. type of cell organisms that lacks a nucleus
  4. Cells are the ____ thing in us
  5. one of the people who made the cell theory
  6. topic of this

16 Clues: ___ cells • ____ cells • The cell ____ • topic of this • a type of cell • basic unit of life • another type of cells • Cells make and ___ cells. • All cells from from ____ cells • Cells are the ____ thing in us • type of cell that has a nucleus • life comes from one or___ cells. • first scientist that looked at cells • one of the people who made the cell theory • ...

Stem Cells 2025-10-29

Stem Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. Which stem cells are taken from embryos a few days old?
  2. Which stem cell is used to avoid immune rejection?
  3. What is the abbreviated name for stem cells made in a lab?
  4. An early-stage embryo that are pluripotent cells?
  5. Stem Cells are ___ cells that give rise to other cells?
  6. marrow Where are multipotent stem cells found?
  7. Somatic stem cells are also known as __ stem cells?
  8. Another word for multipotent stem cells?
  9. Creator of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells?
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  1. Induced pluripotent stem cells are made by ___ reprogramming?
  2. A type of stem cell that can become almost every cell in the body?
  3. What type of medicine relies heavily on stem cells?
  4. What stem cell can differentiate into all possible stem cells?
  5. Process of turning stem cells into specific cell types?
  6. Stem cells can be used to grow new ___ for transplant?
  7. Stem cells can treat which blood-related disease?

16 Clues: Another word for multipotent stem cells? • Creator of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells? • marrow Where are multipotent stem cells found? • Stem cells can treat which blood-related disease? • An early-stage embryo that are pluripotent cells? • Which stem cell is used to avoid immune rejection? • What type of medicine relies heavily on stem cells? • ...

Intro to Cell Biology 2024-10-27

Intro to Cell Biology crossword puzzle
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  1. In chemistry, describes compounds containing carbon
  2. Organisms that possess two or more cells
  3. A particle made of two or more atoms
  4. Brain, stomach, and heart
  5. ___ acids: like RNA and DNA
  6. The smallest unit of matter
  7. Cell ___ :All life is made of cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and all cells arise from other cells
  8. A whole living being
  9. Cells which have specific functions
  10. ___ Microscope: can magnify small objects over 2000 times
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  1. ___ acids: bond together to form proteins
  2. Instrument used to magnify small objects, including cells
  3. Fats, basically
  4. Another name for simple carbohydrates (glucose, sucrose, etc)
  5. The basic unit of all living things
  6. Smallest unit of a chemical compound
  7. A group of cells which produce human skin, for example
  8. (2 words) Group of organs functioning together
  9. Rich in foods like meat, eggs, and fish
  10. A pure substance comprised of only one type of atom

20 Clues: Fats, basically • A whole living being • Brain, stomach, and heart • ___ acids: like RNA and DNA • The smallest unit of matter • The basic unit of all living things • Cells which have specific functions • A particle made of two or more atoms • Smallest unit of a chemical compound • Rich in foods like meat, eggs, and fish • Organisms that possess two or more cells • ...

immunology 2023-09-29

immunology crossword puzzle
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  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. protein family to which antibodies and B-cell receptors belong.
  4. 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.
  5. Cell-mediated immunity
  6. 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.
  7. T-cell receptor, the antigen receptor on T cells.
  8. Pathogen-associated molecular patterns, repeating molecular patterns on microbes that are recognized by PRRs on immune cells.
  9. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
  10. 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.
  11. attack complex end product of the complement cascade that can kill pathogens directly by forming a pore in pathogen membrane leading to lysis.
  12. Antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity
  13. T cells: T cells that express the CD4 protein on their surface and play a key role in the immune response.
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  1. Surface immunoglobulin, an immunoglobulin that is expressed on B cell surface.
  2. Polymorphonuclear leukocytes, white blood cells with multi-lobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Antigen
  6. CD4 T cells: T cells that have previously encountered an antigen and have developed a memory response to it.
  7. Lipopolysaccharide, a cell wall component of gram-negative bacteria which TLR-4 can bind on macrophages and dendritic cells.
  8. Immune response.
  9. Immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motifs, amino acid sequence in cytoplasmic domains of membrane receptors involved in signal transduction.
  10. Regulatory CD4+ T cells, regulatory T cells: a T cell subset that is responsible for suppressing or limiting immune responses.
  11. immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells
  12. Cluster of differentiation
  13. Interleukin, general designation of many of the different cytokines, chemical messengers secreted by immune cells that help in their communication with other cells.
  14. Systemic lupus erythematosus, an autoimmune disease where autoantibodies (against DNA, RNA, and proteins associated with nucleic acids) form immune complexes.
  15. Major histocompatibility complex, designation for a family of cell surface molecules involved in the presentation of peptide antigens to T cells.
  16. cells: Large granular lymphocytes that serve as an innate effector cell by inducing apoptosis of target cells.
  17. Complementarity determining regions

30 Clues: Antigen • Immune response. • Cell-mediated immunity • Cluster of differentiation • Acquired immune deficiency syndrome • Complementarity determining regions • immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells • Antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity • T-cell receptor, the antigen receptor on T cells. • protein family to which antibodies and B-cell receptors belong. • ...

Tissues 2021-12-10

Tissues crossword puzzle
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  1. connective tissue that forms a net of reticular fibers around organs
  2. tissue that forms the fetal skeleton and looks glassy
  3. connective tissue that contains fat cells
  4. muscle responsible for movement
  5. single layer of flat cells
  6. tissue with elastic fibers running throughout
  7. illusion of multiple layers of rectangular cells
  8. muscle found in the heart
  9. connective tissue that looks like concentric circles and contains osteocytes
  10. single layer of cubed cells
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  1. multiple layers of rectangular cells
  2. multiple layers of cubed cells
  3. connective tissue that forms tendons
  4. multiple layers of flat cells
  5. non-striated muscle
  6. loose connective tissue
  7. cells with the ability to stretch
  8. single layer of rectangular cells
  9. tissue with a fluid matrix and contains platelets
  10. tissue with nerve running throughout
  11. connective tissue that has elastic fibers running throughout
  12. tissue that makes up intervertebral discs

22 Clues: non-striated muscle • loose connective tissue • muscle found in the heart • single layer of flat cells • single layer of cubed cells • multiple layers of flat cells • multiple layers of cubed cells • muscle responsible for movement • cells with the ability to stretch • single layer of rectangular cells • multiple layers of rectangular cells • connective tissue that forms tendons • ...

Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes 2023-02-06

Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes crossword puzzle
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  1. Eukaryotes contain membrane-bound _________ while prokaryotes do not
  2. Eukaryotic cells are large and _________
  3. Important organelle eukaryotes also contain besides a nucleus
  4. Cell theory: All cells come from _________ cells.
  5. Size of eukaryotic cell
  6. Shape of eukaryotic animal cells
  7. The cell theory is made of _____(#) parts
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  1. An example of a eukaryote (animal)
  2. Size of prokaryotic cell
  3. An example of a eukaryote (plant)
  4. An example of a prokaryote
  5. Shape of eukaryotic plant cells
  6. Plants contain chloroplasts and cell wall to make them this color
  7. Cell theory: All __________ organisms are composed of one or more cells.
  8. Prokaryotic cells are small and __________
  9. Eukaryotic cell that cannot perform photosynthesis
  10. The basic unit of all life
  11. All eukaryotic cells do have this central structure that is lacking in prokaryotes
  12. Cell theory: The cell is the ___________ unit of life.
  13. Eukaryotic cells that CAN perform photosynthesis

20 Clues: Size of eukaryotic cell • Size of prokaryotic cell • An example of a prokaryote • The basic unit of all life • Shape of eukaryotic plant cells • Shape of eukaryotic animal cells • An example of a eukaryote (plant) • An example of a eukaryote (animal) • Eukaryotic cells are large and _________ • The cell theory is made of _____(#) parts • ...