cells Crossword Puzzles

The Circulatory System 2019-01-14

The Circulatory System crossword puzzle
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  1. line of defence with non-specific responses such as the inflammatory response
  2. type 1; antibodies attach the cells of the pancreas; as a result, insulin is not produced
  3. disorder in which blood does not clot properly
  4. another name for red blood cell
  5. cancer of the white blood cells
  6. white blood cells attach nervous tissue in the brain and spinal cord
  7. virus that attacks the body’s white blood cells (Helper T cells)
  8. “ID tags” on the surface of cells
  9. procedure used to widen blocked arteries
  10. widening or bulging of the artery
  11. fluid between the cells of tissues
  12. pathway from heart to body and back to heart
  13. name of smallest artery
  14. cell fragment in the blood responsible for blood clotting
  15. node that generates nervous signals that cause the heart to contract
  16. interruption of blood flow to the brain
  17. proteins that recognize foreign substances and neutralize them
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  1. sticky threads that cling to a cut trapping red blood cells and forming a scab
  2. measure of blood pressure during ventricular contraction
  3. artery that takes oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body
  4. line of defence that is specific to a specific invading pathogen (specific antigen)
  5. hardening of arteries due to buildup of plaque
  6. pathway from heart to lungs and back to heart
  7. white blood cells attack the whole body
  8. line of defence with physical barriers such as skin and eyelashes
  9. another name for white blood cell
  10. measure of blood pressure as heart rests and refills
  11. vein that returns deoxygenated blood to the right atrium from the upper body
  12. name of fluid in lymph vessels
  13. valves that cause the “dub” sound of a heartbeat
  14. rate number of heart beats per minute
  15. valve separating the left atrium and left ventricle

32 Clues: name of smallest artery • name of fluid in lymph vessels • another name for red blood cell • cancer of the white blood cells • another name for white blood cell • “ID tags” on the surface of cells • widening or bulging of the artery • fluid between the cells of tissues • rate number of heart beats per minute • white blood cells attack the whole body • ...

Cellular Organelles 2018-01-17

Cellular Organelles crossword puzzle
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  1. Stage of mitosis where the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell
  2. The process of two cells splitting in half and producing two identical cells
  3. The form of cell division that creates gametes
  4. Also known as DNA, it is the carrier of genetic information
  5. a rigid structure that is found on the outside of plant cells
  6. the building block of life that allows us to carry out our normal functions
  7. A long strand of DNA that contains many genes
  8. A process that a cell undergoes that is usually split into three parts: cell growth, DNA replication and growth and preparation for division
  9. Fibre Group of microtubules that moves chromosomes during mitosis or meiosis
  10. A structure found within a cell that carry out specialised functions
  11. A different form of a gene is known as an ________
  12. Cells that contain a membrane bound nucleus and organelles
  13. responsible for the translation of RNA
  14. A molecule manufactured within ribosomes that is very important for cellular activity
  15. holds DNA and controls the activity of the cell
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  1. A species'/organism's complete set of genetic information
  2. What two chromatids are held together by
  3. Cells that reproduce by meiosis
  4. Cells that reproduce by mitosis
  5. cylindrical shaped organelles that assist in cell division
  6. Cells such as bacteria that don't have a membrane bound nucleus
  7. When all body cells contain 46 chromosomes
  8. Cells that contain 23 chromosomes
  9. The stage where spindle fibres are disassembled, nuclear membranes reform and chromosomes uncoil into chromatids.
  10. lots are found within DNA and are responsible for coding different proteins
  11. A visual representation of all the chromosomes found in an organism
  12. Controlled cell death
  13. A reproductive cell that contains a group of haploid chromosomes
  14. First stage of mitosis. Centrioles start to produce spindle fibres, the nuclear membrane breaks apart and chromosomes are fully formed.

29 Clues: Controlled cell death • Cells that reproduce by meiosis • Cells that reproduce by mitosis • Cells that contain 23 chromosomes • responsible for the translation of RNA • What two chromatids are held together by • When all body cells contain 46 chromosomes • A long strand of DNA that contains many genes • The form of cell division that creates gametes • ...

Topic 1.2 Ultrastructure of Cells 2022-02-26

Topic 1.2 Ultrastructure of Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. Substance made of carbohydrate and peptides which makes up bacterial cell wall
  2. Small circular piece of bacterial DNA, separate to main chromosome
  3. System of membrane bound flattened sacs connected to nuclear and plasma membranes - cell communication network
  4. ________ DNA that is not associated with histone proteins found in prokaryotic cells, mitochondria and chloroplasts
  5. Double membrane bound organelle which is responsible for respiration
  6. Organ of motility (movement) in cells -simple structure in prokaryotes, complex in eukaryotes
  7. Organelle which processes molecules prior to transportation from cell
  8. Organism which has cells that do not have a nucleus or other membrane bound organelles e.g. bacteria
  9. Region in a prokaryote cell where the DNA is found
  10. A structure in prokaryotic cells which allows the cell to attach to its substrate (biological or abiological)
  11. Organism with cells which contain a nucleus and other membrane bound organelles
  12. So called "coloured bodies" - consist of DNA molecule supported by histone proteins - only found in eukaryotes
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  1. Aqueous material in which all cellular material is suspended - medium for biochemical reactions in the cell
  2. Membrane separating the cytoplasm from the cell sap in plant cells.
  3. Attribute of eukaryotic cells where different cell functions are separated from each other by a membrane barrier
  4. Complex carbohydrate which is the main constituent of plant cell walls
  5. Protein that organises chromosomes and around which DNA wraps
  6. Large central section in plant cells which contains a watery solution called the cell sap
  7. Largest cell organelle - contains all genetic material - only found in eukaryotes
  8. A functionally and structurally distinct part of a cell
  9. One of a type of organelle found only in plant cells e.g. chloroplast
  10. Non-membrane bound organelle which is the site of protein synthesis in prokaryotes and eukaryotes
  11. Organelle responsible for the breakdown of unwanted cellular structures

23 Clues: Region in a prokaryote cell where the DNA is found • A functionally and structurally distinct part of a cell • Protein that organises chromosomes and around which DNA wraps • Small circular piece of bacterial DNA, separate to main chromosome • Membrane separating the cytoplasm from the cell sap in plant cells. • ...

ERYTHRO👁-SIGHT DISORDERS 2021-10-28

ERYTHRO👁-SIGHT DISORDERS crossword puzzle
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  1. Immune system attacks your own tissues and organs
  2. In surgery in hemolytic anemia, it is remove to reduce the fast destruction of red blood cells
  3. The red blood cells produced by your body don’t function properly
  4. A member of the herpes virus family
  5. An inherited red blood cell disorder in which healthy reticulocytes are not enough to carry oxygen.
  6. the body lacks adequate vitamin B12 to produce enough healthy red blood cells.
  7. Dark yellow waste product that is created when the body break down hemoglobin
  8. The stem cells in the bone marrow do not produce enough new blood cells
  9. This test measures how many immature red blood cells that your body is producing.
  10. Athletes use others blood with the same blood type
  11. Slight but persistent blood loss
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  1. This involves a transfusion of the athlete's own blood, which is drawn and then stored for future use.
  2. Lack of iron in your body that affects the production of hemoglobin.
  3. Measures levels of protein and liver enzymes
  4. Named for its characteristics, which include hemolysis, elevated liver enzyme, and low platelet count
  5. Keeps a child's immune system from functioning properly.
  6. Causes: high altitude, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of tumor, heart or lung disease
  7. Used to stimulate the body into releasing more red blood cells than the normal production to enhance the receiver’s body.
  8. Types of thalassemia with two mutated genes
  9. Causes bone marrow to create excess precursor blood cells which develop and function abnormally
  10. Lack of appetite for food
  11. Heavy bleeding in women that occur more than 1-2 weeks
  12. Test to evaluate the cells that circulate in the blood
  13. Your body produce less hemoglobin than usual.
  14. Common type of lupus which the immune system attacks its own tissues
  15. Increasing hemoglobin allows higher amounts of oxygen to reach and fuel an athlete's muscles.

26 Clues: Lack of appetite for food • Slight but persistent blood loss • A member of the herpes virus family • Types of thalassemia with two mutated genes • Measures levels of protein and liver enzymes • Your body produce less hemoglobin than usual. • Immune system attacks your own tissues and organs • Athletes use others blood with the same blood type • ...

Chapter 8 Blood and Blood Splatter 2019-05-12

Chapter 8 Blood and Blood Splatter crossword puzzle
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  1. any foreign substance or cell in the body that reacts with antibodies
  2. an elastic characteristic along the outer edge of a liquid caused by the attraction of like molecules
  3. white blood cells
  4. similar to salt water in composition; it carries dissolved proteins, such as antibodies hormones, and clotting factors, and nutrients such as glucose, amino acids, salts, and minerals
  5. can be determined by the mathematical relationship between the width and length of the blood droplets
  6. donut shaped cells that carry oxygen
  7. responsible for the red color in blood
  8. identify the cell; help immune system identify itself and foreign cells
  9. aid in blood clotting and are involved in repairing damaged blood vessels
  10. cells that police the body by destroying foreign materials
  11. platelets
  12. a two dimensional view of the intersection of lines formed by drawing a line through the main axis of at least two drops of blood that indicates the general area of the source of the blood splatter
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  1. red blood cells
  2. secretes antibodies; specialized kind of white blood cell
  3. secondary drop formed when some blood breaks free from the main contact of blood
  4. specific for human blood
  5. the force between 2 unlike surfaces, such as blood and the surface of a wall
  6. protein secreted by white blood cells that attach to antigens
  7. proteins embedded in the cell membrane
  8. a force between 2 similar substances
  9. a test that showed if blood was present, a dark pink color was produced
  10. stiffening of the joints and muscles of a body a few hours after death, usually lasting from one to four days
  11. the clumping of molecules or cells caused by an antigen-antibody reaction
  12. a tissue that circulates through the body

24 Clues: platelets • red blood cells • white blood cells • specific for human blood • donut shaped cells that carry oxygen • a force between 2 similar substances • proteins embedded in the cell membrane • responsible for the red color in blood • a tissue that circulates through the body • secretes antibodies; specialized kind of white blood cell • ...

Nervous Tissue 2019-12-10

Nervous Tissue crossword puzzle
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  1. Nervous tissue also includes cells that do not________impulses, but instead support the activities of the neurons.
  2. The Schwann cells are underlain by the_______sheath.
  3. The axons are responsible for transmitting impulses over_______distances from cell body.
  4. It stimulates________contraction, creates an awareness of the environment, and plays a major role in emotions, memory, and reasoning.
  5. integration and________are the two major functions of nervous tissue.
  6. Supporting, or glia, cells bind neurons together and_______the neurons.
  7. In the peripheral nervous system, Schwann cells are neuroglia cells that_______neuronal function by increasing the speed of impulse propagation.
  8. _______are supporting cells that provide physical sport, remove debris, and provide electrical insulation.
  9. Nervous tissue responsible for coordinating and________many body activities.
  10. When a neuron is sufficiently stimulated, it generates an action________that propagates down the axon towards the synapse.
  11. _______are highly specialized nerve cells that generate and conduct nerve impulses.
  12. The cell body is like a_______for the neuron.
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  1. The axon is surrounded by a whitish, fatty layer called the_______sheath.
  2. If enough neurotransmitters are released at the synapse to_________the next neuron.
  3. The signal is transmitted across the synapse by chemical compounds known as_________.
  4. Unipolar neurons have only a single process_________out from the cell body.
  5. The medullary sheath is interrupted at intervals by the_______of Ranvier.
  6. irritability and conductivity are their two major________characteristics.
  7. The main part of the cell, the part that carries on the_________functions, is the cell body.
  8. The________is the gap between nerve cells, or between a nerve cell and its target.
  9. Neurons categorized as________neurons have several dendrites and a single prominent axon.
  10. Dendrites are extensions, or processes, of the_________that carry impulses to the cell body.
  11. Outside the myelin sheath there is a cellular layer called the________.
  12. There are_______types of neuroglia.
  13. A typical neuron displays a distinctive_________.
  14. A typical neuron consists of dendrites, the cell body, and an_______.
  15. Dendrites are responsible for responding to_______.
  16. nervous tissue contains_______categories of cells.

28 Clues: There are_______types of neuroglia. • The cell body is like a_______for the neuron. • A typical neuron displays a distinctive_________. • nervous tissue contains_______categories of cells. • Dendrites are responsible for responding to_______. • The Schwann cells are underlain by the_______sheath. • ...

Nervous Tissue 2019-12-10

Nervous Tissue crossword puzzle
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  1. Nervous tissue also includes cells that do not________impulses, but instead support the activities of the neurons.
  2. The Schwann cells are underlain by the_______sheath.
  3. The axons are responsible for transmitting impulses over_______distances from cell body.
  4. It stimulates________contraction, creates an awareness of the environment, and plays a major role in emotions, memory, and reasoning.
  5. integration and________are the two major functions of nervous tissue.
  6. Supporting, or glia, cells bind neurons together and_______the neurons.
  7. In the peripheral nervous system, Schwann cells are neuroglia cells that_______neuronal function by increasing the speed of impulse propagation.
  8. _______are supporting cells that provide physical sport, remove debris, and provide electrical insulation.
  9. Nervous tissue responsible for coordinating and________many body activities.
  10. When a neuron is sufficiently stimulated, it generates an action________that propagates down the axon towards the synapse.
  11. _______are highly specialized nerve cells that generate and conduct nerve impulses.
  12. The cell body is like a_______for the neuron.
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  1. The axon is surrounded by a whitish, fatty layer called the_______sheath.
  2. If enough neurotransmitters are released at the synapse to_________the next neuron.
  3. The signal is transmitted across the synapse by chemical compounds known as_________.
  4. Unipolar neurons have only a single process_________out from the cell body.
  5. The medullary sheath is interrupted at intervals by the_______of Ranvier.
  6. irritability and conductivity are their two major________characteristics.
  7. The main part of the cell, the part that carries on the_________functions, is the cell body.
  8. The________is the gap between nerve cells, or between a nerve cell and its target.
  9. Neurons categorized as________neurons have several dendrites and a single prominent axon.
  10. Dendrites are extensions, or processes, of the_________that carry impulses to the cell body.
  11. Outside the myelin sheath there is a cellular layer called the________.
  12. There are_______types of neuroglia.
  13. A typical neuron displays a distinctive_________.
  14. A typical neuron consists of dendrites, the cell body, and an_______.
  15. Dendrites are responsible for responding to_______.
  16. nervous tissue contains_______categories of cells.

28 Clues: There are_______types of neuroglia. • The cell body is like a_______for the neuron. • A typical neuron displays a distinctive_________. • nervous tissue contains_______categories of cells. • Dendrites are responsible for responding to_______. • The Schwann cells are underlain by the_______sheath. • ...

Mitosis Crossword Puzzle 2024-03-04

Mitosis Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Cells must limit their size because ___________ is not possible in larger cells
  2. The form DNA takes during interphase
  3. The process of cell division
  4. The daughter cells have the ________ number of chromosomes as the parent cell
  5. The nucleus disappears during this phase
  6. Cells spend most of their time in this phase
  7. When the cytoplasm is divided between the daughter cells
  8. Cells must ______________ the DNA before mitosis
  9. Grab chromosomes and pull them to opposite ends of the cell
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  1. Location of chromosomes in the cell
  2. The sister chromatids are pulled to opposite ends of the cell
  3. The chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell
  4. A chromosome is made of 2 identical sister __________
  5. Mitosis produces 2 __________ daughter cells
  6. Last name of your current biology teacher

15 Clues: The process of cell division • Location of chromosomes in the cell • The form DNA takes during interphase • The nucleus disappears during this phase • Last name of your current biology teacher • Cells spend most of their time in this phase • Mitosis produces 2 __________ daughter cells • Cells must ______________ the DNA before mitosis • ...

Nervous System Crossword Puzzle 2025-09-29

Nervous System Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. – General term for non-neuronal supporting cells in nervous tissue.
  2. – Specialized junction where communication occurs between neurons.
  3. – Small phagocytic glial cells that act as immune defense in the CNS.
  4. – Chemical messengers released at synapses for neuron-to-neuron communication.
  5. – The functional unit of the nervous system, consisting of soma, dendrites, and axon.
  6. – Small PNS glial cells surrounding neuron cell bodies in ganglia.
  7. Sheath – Insulating multilayered covering formed by glial cells around certain axons.
  8. – Ciliated epithelial-like cells lining the brain ventricles and spinal canal.
  9. – Largest part of the brain, responsible for higher functions like thought and memory.
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  1. – CNS glial cells responsible for producing myelin sheaths.
  2. – PNS glial cell that forms the myelin sheath around axons.
  3. – Aggregates of neuron cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system.
  4. – (repeat) Same as clue 1, ventricular lining cells.
  5. – The long cytoplasmic process of a neuron that transmits impulses away from the soma.
  6. – Dense network of dendrites, axons, and glial processes filling spaces between nerve cell bodies.
  7. – Brain region coordinating movement, balance, and posture.
  8. – Star-shaped glial cells important in forming the blood-brain barrier.
  9. Cord – Elongated structure of the CNS conducting motor and sensory signals to and from the brain.
  10. – The three protective connective tissue coverings around the brain and spinal cord.
  11. – Branched cellular extensions specialized to receive stimuli.

20 Clues: – (repeat) Same as clue 1, ventricular lining cells. • – CNS glial cells responsible for producing myelin sheaths. • – PNS glial cell that forms the myelin sheath around axons. • – Brain region coordinating movement, balance, and posture. • – Branched cellular extensions specialized to receive stimuli. • ...

Nervous System Crossword Puzzle 2025-09-29

Nervous System Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. – The long cytoplasmic process of a neuron that transmits impulses away from the soma.
  2. – The three protective connective tissue coverings around the brain and spinal cord.
  3. – The functional unit of the nervous system, consisting of soma, dendrites, and axon.
  4. – Specialized junction where communication occurs between neurons.
  5. – Chemical messengers released at synapses for neuron-to-neuron communication.
  6. – Ciliated epithelial-like cells lining the brain ventricles and spinal canal.
  7. – Branched cellular extensions specialized to receive stimuli.
  8. – Dense network of dendrites, axons, and glial processes filling spaces between nerve cell bodies.
  9. – Small phagocytic glial cells that act as immune defense in the CNS.
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  1. – CNS glial cells responsible for producing myelin sheaths.
  2. – PNS glial cell that forms the myelin sheath around axons.
  3. – Aggregates of neuron cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system.
  4. – Small PNS glial cells surrounding neuron cell bodies in ganglia.
  5. – Star-shaped glial cells important in forming the blood-brain barrier.
  6. – (repeat) Same as clue 1, ventricular lining cells.
  7. Cord – Elongated structure of the CNS conducting motor and sensory signals to and from the brain.
  8. – Largest part of the brain, responsible for higher functions like thought and memory.
  9. – Brain region coordinating movement, balance, and posture.
  10. – General term for non-neuronal supporting cells in nervous tissue.
  11. Sheath – Insulating multilayered covering formed by glial cells around certain axons.

20 Clues: – (repeat) Same as clue 1, ventricular lining cells. • – CNS glial cells responsible for producing myelin sheaths. • – PNS glial cell that forms the myelin sheath around axons. • – Brain region coordinating movement, balance, and posture. • – Branched cellular extensions specialized to receive stimuli. • ...

Nervous System Crossword Puzzle 2025-09-29

Nervous System Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. – Largest part of the brain, responsible for higher functions like thought and memory.
  2. – (repeat) Same as clue 1, ventricular lining cells.
  3. – The functional unit of the nervous system, consisting of soma, dendrites, and axon.
  4. – The three protective connective tissue coverings around the brain and spinal cord.
  5. – Small phagocytic glial cells that act as immune defense in the CNS.
  6. – CNS glial cells responsible for producing myelin sheaths.
  7. – Ciliated epithelial-like cells lining the brain ventricles and spinal canal.
  8. – General term for non-neuronal supporting cells in nervous tissue.
  9. – Small PNS glial cells surrounding neuron cell bodies in ganglia.
  10. – Star-shaped glial cells important in forming the blood-brain barrier.
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  1. – PNS glial cell that forms the myelin sheath around axons.
  2. – Chemical messengers released at synapses for neuron-to-neuron communication.
  3. – Branched cellular extensions specialized to receive stimuli.
  4. – Aggregates of neuron cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system.
  5. – Brain region coordinating movement, balance, and posture.
  6. – Dense network of dendrites, axons, and glial processes filling spaces between nerve cell bodies.
  7. Cord – Elongated structure of the CNS conducting motor and sensory signals to and from the brain.
  8. Sheath – Insulating multilayered covering formed by glial cells around certain axons.
  9. – The long cytoplasmic process of a neuron that transmits impulses away from the soma.
  10. – Specialized junction where communication occurs between neurons.

20 Clues: – (repeat) Same as clue 1, ventricular lining cells. • – PNS glial cell that forms the myelin sheath around axons. • – Brain region coordinating movement, balance, and posture. • – CNS glial cells responsible for producing myelin sheaths. • – Branched cellular extensions specialized to receive stimuli. • ...

lymphatic system 2023-10-27

lymphatic system crossword puzzle
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  1. - combat intracellular pathogens
  2. - a large phagocytic cell that is found in a stationary form in the tissues or as a mobile white blood cell, especially at sites of infection.
  3. - the condition in which an excessive amount of Interstitial fluid accumulates in the tissue spaces.
  4. capillaries - tiny vessels in the tissues of most organs which absorb intestinal fluid and transport lymphatic fluid(lymph) to afferent lymphatic vessels
  5. - part of the lymphatic vessel which ensures a one-way flow of lymph.
  6. - small organ inside the ribcage just above the stomach
  7. - Tiny, finger-like projections in the small intestine that absorb fats marrow: part of spongy bone, that produces blood cells (hematopoiesis)
  8. - a lymphatic tissue where B and T cells carry out immune responses
  9. - White blood cells responsible for immune response
  10. - create antibodies
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  1. - Specialized lymphatic vessels found in the small intestine
  2. - organ primarily responsible for the production and maturation of immune cells
  3. - two round fleshy masses in the back of your throat (pharynx)
  4. fluid - Protein-rich fluid that leaks from blood vessels into surrounding tissues
  5. vessels - thin walled tubes which are structured like blood vessels which carry lymph to lymphatic ducts
  6. - are small lumps of tissue that contain white blood cells, that fight against infection.
  7. - is the cancer of lymph tissue in lymph nodes
  8. - produced by lymph nodes that contains white blood cells
  9. - it is usually s clear fluid that circulates in the lymphatic vessels, bathes the cells of the body, and consists of white blood cells and a liquid portion resembling blood plasma.

19 Clues: - create antibodies • - combat intracellular pathogens • - is the cancer of lymph tissue in lymph nodes • - White blood cells responsible for immune response • - small organ inside the ribcage just above the stomach • - produced by lymph nodes that contains white blood cells • - Specialized lymphatic vessels found in the small intestine • ...

biology 2022-12-27

biology crossword puzzle
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  1. site of photosynthesis
  2. makes up the vessels that transport materials
  3. refers to the temporary conditions of the atmosphere, the layer of air that surrounds the Earth
  4. which substances cause the cancer
  5. store water and nutrients
  6. a strong but flexible material found in some parts of the body (such as the nose, the outer ear, and some joints)
  7. a large lobulated gland of vertebrates that secretes digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon
  8. Treatment that uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
  9. transmit signals to muscle cells or glands to control their functional output.
  10. tunnels/canals for transporting materials
  11. covers the outside of plant
  12. A leaf tissue consisting of loosely arranged, chloroplast-bearing cells, often located on the lower side of the leaf.
  13. a flexible but inelastic cord of strong fibrous collagen tissue attaching a muscle to a bone.
  14. any of the many tiny air sacs of the lungs which allow for rapid gaseous exchange.
  15. is the primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities.
  16. made of RNA, make protein
  17. each of a pair of curved cells that surround a stoma, becoming larger or smaller according to the pressure within the cells.
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  1. is an abnormal but noncancerous collection of cells.
  2. a layer of columnar cells rich in chloroplasts found beneath the upper epidermis of foliage leaves
  3. any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.
  4. makes lots of ATP which is like food for the cell
  5. cells with nucleus
  6. is the mass of nerve tissue in the anterior end of an organism.
  7. a substance that has amino acids, compounds and carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sometimes sulfur and is found in many foods.
  8. is anything which absorbs significantly more carbon than it produces
  9. is a word used to describe the spread of cancer
  10. cells that are hollow and like a tube, transport water/material from root to the rest of the plant
  11. saclike expansion of the digestive system, between the esophagus and the small intestine
  12. a colorless unstable toxic gas with a pungent odor and powerful oxidizing properties, formed from oxygen by electrical discharges or ultraviolet light.
  13. relatively straight muscular tube through which food passes from the pharynx to the stomach.
  14. they transport nutrients both ways and these cells are alive
  15. wax that makes the leaf waterproof
  16. are generally more numerous on the underside of leaves.
  17. is a thread-like structure located in the nucleus of cells such as plant, animal and human cells.
  18. collects and processes materials
  19. electromagnetic radiation) having a wavelength just greater than that of the red end of the visible light spectrum but less than that of microwaves.
  20. a short band of tough, flexible fibrous connective tissue which connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint.
  21. a process of cell duplication, or reproduction, during which one cell gives rise to two genetically identical daughter cells.

38 Clues: cells with nucleus • site of photosynthesis • store water and nutrients • made of RNA, make protein • covers the outside of plant • collects and processes materials • which substances cause the cancer • wax that makes the leaf waterproof • tunnels/canals for transporting materials • makes up the vessels that transport materials • is a word used to describe the spread of cancer • ...

Digestive System 2021-06-02

Digestive System crossword puzzle
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  1. The __________ is a small area near the esophageal opening.
  2. ________ mainly consists of calcium salts and is the hardest substance in the body
  3. Tiny, fingerlike projection that extends from the inner lining of the small intestinal into the lumen
  4. A ________ has two types of secretory cells - serous cells and mucous cells.
  5. The products of the mucous cells, chief cells, and parietal cells together form ________.
  6. Chemical process that breaks fatty acids down to form acetyl coenzyme A, which can enter the citric acid cycle
  7. Role of peritoneal membrane that attaches abdominal organs to the posterior abdominal wall
  8. The _________, which balloons superior to the cardia, is a temporary storage area.
  9. Removing amino groups (-NH2) from amino acids
  10. Digestive secretions of the pancreas
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  1. Nutrients that human cells cannot synthesize, such as certain amino acids, are called ___________.
  2. Any of the glands in the stomach lining that secretes gastric juice
  3. Amino acids required for health that body cells cannot synthesize in adequate amounts must be obtained in the diet.
  4. Provides the acid environment needed for the production and action of pepsin
  5. Substance that gastric glands produce that promotes intestinal absorption of vitamin B12
  6. The __________ is the distal portion of the stomach where it approaches the small intestine.
  7. The _________ canal is a narrowing of the pylorus as it approaches the small intestine. At the end of the _______ canal the muscular wall thickens, forming a powerful circular muscle, the _______ sphincter. This muscle is a valve that controls gastric emptying.
  8. Tubular gland at the base of villus in the intestinal wall
  9. Cellular structure that stores inactive forms of protein-splitting enzymes in a pancreatic cell
  10. Lymphatic capillary associated with a villus of the small intestine
  11. Fatty acid required for health that body cells cannot synthesize in adequate amounts must be obtained in the diet

21 Clues: Digestive secretions of the pancreas • Removing amino groups (-NH2) from amino acids • Tubular gland at the base of villus in the intestinal wall • The __________ is a small area near the esophageal opening. • Any of the glands in the stomach lining that secretes gastric juice • Lymphatic capillary associated with a villus of the small intestine • ...

Veterinary Medical Practices: Blood Samples 2022-11-03

Veterinary Medical Practices: Blood Samples crossword puzzle
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  1. prevents bleeding when a blood vessel is injured
  2. arrangement of blood cells within the body
  3. decreased blood flow
  4. used to determine the portion, or percentage, of the whole volume of blood occupied by red blood cells
  5. liquid portion of blood
  6. loss of water from the body
  7. immune response which attacks an animals own tissues and cells
  8. redness, swelling or pain on an area of the body
  9. number of red blood cells in a unit volume of blood and can be used to detect a problem with red blood cell production
  10. opening at the top of the thoracic cavity
  11. soft, fatty tissue within the bone which is a major area for blood cell production
  12. gland masses or tissue which contain cells
  13. carries oxygen to the red blood cells and helps move them to other tissues
  14. relating to the thorax which is the cavity enclosed within the ribs and sternum
  15. also known as erythrocytes; are responsible for clotting and increase with injury
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  1. small vein located on the inside hind leg
  2. vein located in the front leg
  3. also known as thrombocytes; are responsible for clotting and increase with injury
  4. any of the three large veins in the neck
  5. small hole on the needle which allows the blood to blow into the syringe
  6. determines the number and type of blood cells present
  7. small vein lovated underneath the cattle's tail
  8. injection within the vein
  9. deficiency of hemoglobin reducing the number of red blood cells; causes body weakness
  10. form of cancer of the bone marrow which prevents an animal from producing a normal level of red a white blood cells and platelets
  11. defend the body from invading organisms
  12. two large veins near the thigh on the hind leg
  13. Determination of the cause or nature of a condition

28 Clues: decreased blood flow • liquid portion of blood • injection within the vein • loss of water from the body • vein located in the front leg • defend the body from invading organisms • any of the three large veins in the neck • small vein located on the inside hind leg • opening at the top of the thoracic cavity • arrangement of blood cells within the body • ...

Blood Samples Vocabulary Crossword 2022-11-04

Blood Samples Vocabulary Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. small hole on the needle which allow the blood to blow into the syringe
  2. used to determine the portion, or percentage, of the whole volume of blood occupied by red blood cells
  3. arrangement of blood cells within the body
  4. aka thrombocytes; are responsible for clotting and increase with injury
  5. injection within the vein
  6. redness, swelling or pain on an area of the body
  7. liquid portion of blood
  8. determination of the cause or nature of a condition
  9. small vein located underneath the cattle's tail
  10. carries oxygen to the red blood cells and helps move them to other tissues
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  1. number of red blood cells in a unit volume of blood and can be used to detect a problem with red blood cell production
  2. determines the number and type of blood cells present
  3. vein located on the front leg
  4. gland masses of tissue which contain cells
  5. loss of water from the body
  6. relating to the thorax which is the cavity enclosed within the ribs and sternum
  7. defend the body from invading organisms
  8. small vein located on the inside hind leg
  9. form of cancer of the bone marrow which prevents an animal from producing a normal level of red and white blood cells and platelets
  10. decreased blood flow
  11. also known as erythrocytes; are produced in bone marrow and carry oxygen to the lungs
  12. deficiency of hemoglobin reducing the number of red blood cells; causes body weakness
  13. two large veins near the thigh on the hind leg
  14. immune response which attacks an animals own tissues and cells
  15. prevents bleeding when a blood vessel is injured
  16. opening at the top of the thoracic cavity
  17. any of the three large veins in the neck
  18. soft, fatty tissue within the bone which is a major area for blood cell production

28 Clues: decreased blood flow • liquid portion of blood • injection within the vein • loss of water from the body • vein located on the front leg • defend the body from invading organisms • any of the three large veins in the neck • small vein located on the inside hind leg • opening at the top of the thoracic cavity • gland masses of tissue which contain cells • ...

Immunological Agents 2020-04-13

Immunological Agents crossword puzzle
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  1. Used to prevent cancer and can be considered specific immunotherapy
  2. These are drugs that stop or slow the growth of nonspecific drugs that act during any phase of the cell cycle
  3. Death of cells
  4. Destroys CD4 t cells or helper t cells
  5. Drugs that act during a specific phase of the cell cycle
  6. Host defense system comprising many biological structures and processes
  7. HIV life cycle where sets of viral protein chains come together
  8. Interfere w/ various substances needed for normal cell function
  9. cell cycle; responsible for dna synthesis and metabolism
  10. Defend against infected cells, cancers and transplant issues
  11. 1st drug to treat HIV
  12. These are drugs that damages the cell's DNA by cross linkage of DNA strands, abnormal base pairing and etc.
  13. Secrete antibodies that defend against extracellular pathogens
  14. Interfere w/ DNA replication and RNA transcription of cancer cells
  15. Cells are dividing
  16. Most important cells in adaptive immunity;required for almost all adaptive immune responses
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  1. HIV life cycle where the virus penetrates the cell
  2. Other term for nrti
  3. HIV life cycle where the infected cells divides and long chains of proteins are made
  4. Standard treatment of HIV infection
  5. an inhibitor that acts as the end of HIV life cycle by inhibiting the activity of pro tease
  6. HIV life cycle where viral DNA is combined with the cell's own DNA by the integrase enzyme
  7. mask the cancer cells to prevent them from using or producing hormones
  8. HIV life cycle where the free HIV virus binds to a CD4 molecule and one of two co receptors
  9. the only approved agent in the Fusion Entry Inhibitors
  10. the only agent in the Chemokine Coreceptor Antagonists
  11. blocks cell division during M-phase of the cell cycle
  12. cell cylce that focuses on cell division
  13. First choice of drug within NNRTI
  14. Result of HIV

30 Clues: Result of HIV • Death of cells • Cells are dividing • Other term for nrti • 1st drug to treat HIV • First choice of drug within NNRTI • Standard treatment of HIV infection • Destroys CD4 t cells or helper t cells • cell cylce that focuses on cell division • HIV life cycle where the virus penetrates the cell • blocks cell division during M-phase of the cell cycle • ...

Immunological Agents 2020-04-14

Immunological Agents crossword puzzle
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  1. Used to prevent cancer and can be considered specific immunotherapy
  2. These are drugs that stop or slow the growth of nonspecific drugs that act during any phase of the cell cycle
  3. Death of cells
  4. Destroys CD4 t cells or helper t cells
  5. Drugs that act during a specific phase of the cell cycle
  6. Host defense system comprising many biological structures and processes
  7. HIV life cycle where sets of viral protein chains come together
  8. Interfere w/ various substances needed for normal cell function
  9. cell cycle; responsible for dna synthesis and metabolism
  10. Defend against infected cells, cancers and transplant issues
  11. 1st drug to treat HIV
  12. These are drugs that damages the cell's DNA by cross linkage of DNA strands, abnormal base pairing and etc.
  13. Secrete antibodies that defend against extracellular pathogens
  14. Interfere w/ DNA replication and RNA transcription of cancer cells
  15. Cells are dividing
  16. Most important cells in adaptive immunity;required for almost all adaptive immune responses
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  1. HIV life cycle where the virus penetrates the cell
  2. Other term for nrti
  3. HIV life cycle where the infected cells divides and long chains of proteins are made
  4. Standard treatment of HIV infection
  5. an inhibitor that acts as the end of HIV life cycle by inhibiting the activity of pro tease
  6. HIV life cycle where viral DNA is combined with the cell's own DNA by the integrase enzyme
  7. mask the cancer cells to prevent them from using or producing hormones
  8. HIV life cycle where the free HIV virus binds to a CD4 molecule and one of two co receptors
  9. the only approved agent in the Fusion Entry Inhibitors
  10. the only agent in the Chemokine Coreceptor Antagonists
  11. blocks cell division during M-phase of the cell cycle
  12. cell cylce that focuses on cell division
  13. First choice of drug within NNRTI
  14. Result of HIV

30 Clues: Result of HIV • Death of cells • Cells are dividing • Other term for nrti • 1st drug to treat HIV • First choice of drug within NNRTI • Standard treatment of HIV infection • Destroys CD4 t cells or helper t cells • cell cylce that focuses on cell division • HIV life cycle where the virus penetrates the cell • blocks cell division during M-phase of the cell cycle • ...

Cell Division Crossoword 2023-02-24

Cell Division Crossoword crossword puzzle
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  1. cycle the complete life cycle of a cell: interphase, mitosis, cytokinesis
  2. the two identical copies of DNA that make up a chromosome during mitosis
  3. the process by which a cell divides into two smaller cells
  4. sister chromatids pull apart and move to opposite ends of the cell; chromatids now become chromosomes
  5. spindle fibers attach to centromeres of chromosomes; chromosomes align down the middle of the cell
  6. fibers fiber-like structures in a cell that are involved in moving chromosomes during cell division
  7. having cells with membrane bound nuclei
  8. chromosomes the two chromosomes from each parent that are similar in size, shape, and genetic content; there are 23 pair of homologous chromosomes in human body cells (23 from our mother, 23 from our father)
  9. reproduction reproduction in which TWO haploid cells fuse to form a diploid cell; the zygote has a combination of traits (NOT IDENTICAL) compared to its parent cells
  10. 90% of the life of the cell; cell carries out its normal functions; divided into 3 phases: (G1) First growth, (S) Synthesis, (G2) Second growth
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  1. an organism or cell having the normal amount of DNA per cell
  2. cell division that produces reproductive cells
  3. reproductive cells formed by meiosis; sperm and egg; contain the organisms’ haploid number of chromosomes
  4. final stage of the cell cycle; cytoplasm divides and creates two identical cells
  5. reproduction reproduction in which a cell makes and IDENTICAL copy of itself; ex: binary fisson, mitosis
  6. the DNA and its proteins in eukaryotic cells
  7. two new nuclei form and nuclear envelope surrounds them; chromosomes uncoil; spindles dissolve
  8. a specialized condensed region of each chromosome that appears during mitosis where the chromatids are held together to form an X shape
  9. a fertilized egg; the first diploid cell on an individual containing DNA from both parents
  10. the first stage of meiosis

20 Clues: the first stage of meiosis • having cells with membrane bound nuclei • the DNA and its proteins in eukaryotic cells • cell division that produces reproductive cells • the process by which a cell divides into two smaller cells • an organism or cell having the normal amount of DNA per cell • the two identical copies of DNA that make up a chromosome during mitosis • ...

Lymphatic System 2015-01-12

Lymphatic System crossword puzzle
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  1. Mass of lymphatic tissue
  2. Immunity that is provided by the antibodies present in the body’s fluids
  3. A small molecule that is an incomplete antigen
  4. Things in the lymph nodes that engulf and destroy foreign substances in the lymphatic stream
  5. Autoimmune disease where white matter of brain and spinal cord are destroyed
  6. Strands that extend inward into the node to divide it into a number of compartments
  7. Immune response where our own cells are attacked
  8. In the wall of the small intestine that capture and destroy bacteria
  9. Soluble protein secreted by plasma cells and are capable of binding specifically to an antigen
  10. Second line of defense, ________ response
  11. Each lymph node is surrounded by a fibrous __________
  12. Harmful or disease-causing microorganisms
  13. Lymphocytes that oversee the adaptive defense system
  14. An enzyme that destroys bacteria
  15. what the lymphatic system does to body fluids
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  1. Small masses of lymphoid tissue that ring the throat
  2. Cells that roam the body and kill nonspecific targets like cancer
  3. Clear water, excess tissue fluid
  4. Autoimmune disease where joints are damaged and destroyed
  5. Abnormal accumulation of fluid in body parts or tissues
  6. Lymphocyte Cells that produce antibodies and oversee humoral immunity
  7. An inflammatory chemical
  8. Organ located on the left side of the abdomen, filters blood and destroys worn out blood cells
  9. First line of defense
  10. Lymphatic Vessels
  11. White blood cells that provide immune response to antigens
  12. Located low in the heart and overlies the heart, produces hormones and T-cells
  13. Secreted proteins of virus-infected cells that bind to healthy cells to inhibit virus binding
  14. Stomach ________ secretes hydrochloric acid
  15. Outer part of the lymph node
  16. Tubelike offshoot of the first part of the first part of the large intestine
  17. Part of the efferent lymphatic vessels

32 Clues: Lymphatic Vessels • First line of defense • Mass of lymphatic tissue • An inflammatory chemical • Outer part of the lymph node • Clear water, excess tissue fluid • An enzyme that destroys bacteria • Part of the efferent lymphatic vessels • Second line of defense, ________ response • Harmful or disease-causing microorganisms • Stomach ________ secretes hydrochloric acid • ...

Bio Crossword 2018-01-29

Bio Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. The stage of meiosis where DNA replication occurs
  2. The stage of mitosis where the spindle forms and the nuclear membrane breaks down.
  3. Cell division that produces an identical cell of the same number of chromosomes.
  4. Cells with one set of chromosomes
  5. Responsible for storing genetic information
  6. Organelle of a eukaryotic cell that contains the genetic material DNA
  7. Organisms where the nucleus of its cells have nuclear envelopes.
  8. The name given to a cells or organism without a membrane-bound nucleus.
  9. Cell division where two divisions occur
  10. The type of cell that is diploid, some examples being muscle cells, skin cells and blood cells.
  11. Different forms of a gene
  12. Cellular organelle in the cytoplasm and involved in cellular division.
  13. The process where if a cell is damaged, it will receive a signal to self-destruct.
  14. The stage of mitosis where nuclear membranes begin to form around the separated groups of chromosomes.
  15. The basic units of life and all living organisms.
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  1. The major site of protein production in cells
  2. Cells with two sets of chromosomes
  3. The stage of mitosis where the chromosomes line up at the middle of the cell
  4. Cell in the gonads that have the potential to develop into a gamete
  5. Clusters of microtubules that grow out of the centriole.
  6. Thread-like structure composed of DNA and protein
  7. Macromolecules built of amino acid subunits
  8. The name of the position by which the chromatids are held together in a chromosome.
  9. A segment of DNA that codes for a particular protein
  10. The visual arrangement of all the chromosomes of an organism.
  11. The complete set of genetic instructions of an organism, encoded in DNA
  12. Small structures within the cytoplasm that undertake important processes that go on inside a eukaryotic cell
  13. Egg or sperm cells

28 Clues: Egg or sperm cells • Different forms of a gene • Cells with one set of chromosomes • Cells with two sets of chromosomes • Cell division where two divisions occur • Macromolecules built of amino acid subunits • Responsible for storing genetic information • The major site of protein production in cells • The stage of meiosis where DNA replication occurs • ...

Cancer Cure and Disease Introduction 3-12-24 2024-03-12

Cancer Cure and Disease Introduction 3-12-24 crossword puzzle
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  1. a complex network of organs, cells and proteins that defends the body against infection, whilst protecting the body's own cells.
  2. “-a doctor who cares for children with cancer—who treated Emily at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania”
  3. a specialized body fluid
  4. “This type of white blood cell normally helps the immune system fight infections.”
  5. “...carry oxygen to other cells throughout the body, and white blood cells protect the body against disease.”
  6. a disease caused by abnormal cell growth
  7. “a disease that causes inflammation throughout the joints of the body”
  8. “…a machine that helps a patient breathe”
  9. A type of immune cell that is made in the bone marrow and is found in the blood and in lymph tissue.
  10. “The immune response triggered by the reprogrammed T-cells caused …in Emily’s body. Her temperature rocketed to 41°C (105°F). Her blood pressure fell, and she had difficulty breathing. Doctors put Emily on a ventilator—a machine that helps a patient breathe”
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  1. “—a state of unconsciousness—to keep her alive”
  2. The agency also approved a similar therapy to combat blood cancer in adults called … Both therapies could help thousands of people suffering from previously untreatable forms of cancer.
  3. the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism.
  4. This soft tissue within bones makes blood cells (see Blood Breakdown). “In leukemia patients, parts of their blood grow in ways that they shouldn’t,” explains Grupp.
  5. is a type of cancer that affects your blood cells.
  6. research studies that test a medical, surgical, or behavioral intervention in people.
  7. "help to form clots that stop a wound from bleeding."
  8. is a drug treatment that uses powerful chemicals to kill fast-growing cells in your body
  9. a large, biological molecule—to recognize cancerous B-cells.
  10. “…treat some kinds of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as multiple myeloma”

20 Clues: a specialized body fluid • a disease caused by abnormal cell growth • “…a machine that helps a patient breathe” • “—a state of unconsciousness—to keep her alive” • is a type of cancer that affects your blood cells. • "help to form clots that stop a wound from bleeding." • a large, biological molecule—to recognize cancerous B-cells. • ...

6.2 Cellular Structure and Organization 2025-11-20

6.2 Cellular Structure and Organization crossword puzzle
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  1. group of cells that are bound specialized for one specific function.
  2. layer that separates the inside of a cell from outside environments, acts as a security guard
  3. plant and algal cells have what two important structures that animal cells do not have
  4. unit of all matter
  5. basic structural unit of life, organisms are made up of 1+ of these
  6. wall barrier that is rigid outside the cell membrane of prokaryote cells.
  7. organic molecules, water, and other materials are often stored here.
  8. group of organs that work in cooperation
  9. apparatus sacs and membrane arranged in many eukaryotic cells and is the trucker AKA it collects and transports molecules.
  10. the interior of the cell which has a jelly like feel.
  11. second major type of cell, organized and complex
  12. symbiotic relationship when one organism lives inside another most of the time whilst they both benefit.
  13. tissues organized into structures
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  1. organisms with more than one cell
  2. singular organisms
  3. something inside cells made of protein fibers which supports the cell and helps it be able to move, change shape, and divide.
  4. organelles that synthesize proteins inside a cell
  5. all populations in a habitat
  6. a protein filament that extends outside the cell membrane
  7. one celled organisms
  8. combinations of atoms that are bounded
  9. system of reticulum folded membranes in most eukaryotic cells and is extensive.
  10. community/ies in a large area together with physical environment
  11. most ancient of the two major types of cells, structurally simplest and smallest, lack most kinds of organelles, bacteria is the best known of this type of cell
  12. groups of organisms of the same species
  13. headquarters of a cell, organelle of eukaryotic cells that contain chromosomes (these contain most of the cells DNA)
  14. respiration in eukaryotes takes place here, power plants by breaking down organic molecules to provide energy, contains small amounts of DNA.
  15. membrane-bound specialized structure that is INSIDE a cell

28 Clues: singular organisms • unit of all matter • one celled organisms • all populations in a habitat • organisms with more than one cell • tissues organized into structures • combinations of atoms that are bounded • groups of organisms of the same species • group of organs that work in cooperation • second major type of cell, organized and complex • ...

c 2025-09-04

c crossword puzzle
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  1. pigment used in photosynthesis.
  2. structures inside a cell that perform specific functions.
  3. boundary of a cell that controls what enters and exits.
  4. that uses oxygen to break down food and release energy.
  5. that can become many different types of specialized cells.
  6. of similar cells working together.
  7. of water across a selectively permeable membrane.
  8. idea that all living things are made of cells.
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  1. whip-like tail used for movement in some cells.
  2. substance that fills the cell.
  3. structure that supports plant cells.
  4. of the cell; produces energy.
  5. by which plants make their own food using sunlight.
  6. molecule of the cell.
  7. that carries genetic information.
  8. where molecules move from high to low concentration.
  9. of protein synthesis in the cell.

17 Clues: molecule of the cell. • of the cell; produces energy. • substance that fills the cell. • pigment used in photosynthesis. • that carries genetic information. • of protein synthesis in the cell. • of similar cells working together. • structure that supports plant cells. • idea that all living things are made of cells. • whip-like tail used for movement in some cells. • ...

The Blood 2020-03-02

The Blood crossword puzzle
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  1. food substance transported by plasma
  2. clotting the blood prevents the entry of these
  3. smallest blood cells responsible for clotting blood when blood vessels are damaged
  4. liquid part of the blood
  5. blood cells responsible for fighting infection
  6. food substance transported by plasma
  7. colour of plasma
  8. blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen
  9. along with water the other component of plasma
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  1. function of white blood cells
  2. pigment present in red blood cells
  3. function of red blood cells
  4. food substance transported by plasma
  5. produced by white blood cells
  6. food substance transported by plasma
  7. function of platelets

16 Clues: colour of plasma • function of platelets • liquid part of the blood • function of red blood cells • function of white blood cells • produced by white blood cells • pigment present in red blood cells • food substance transported by plasma • food substance transported by plasma • food substance transported by plasma • food substance transported by plasma • ...

Sperm Cells 2022-08-10

Sperm Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. type of category sperm cells belong to
  2. involved in formation of sperm aster
  3. the structure used in motion of sperm cells
  4. the origin and development of sperm cells
  5. cap covering the head of the cell
  6. contained in the mid piece for swimming
  7. where sperm is produced in the body
  8. the signals that aid in sperm navigation
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  1. 23 pieces of genetic material carried
  2. the main purpose of sperm cells
  3. the first stage of spermatogenesis
  4. most important part of the sperm cell head
  5. a low concentration of sperm cell

13 Clues: the main purpose of sperm cells • a low concentration of sperm cell • cap covering the head of the cell • the first stage of spermatogenesis • where sperm is produced in the body • involved in formation of sperm aster • 23 pieces of genetic material carried • type of category sperm cells belong to • contained in the mid piece for swimming • ...

animal cells 2022-09-12

animal cells crossword puzzle
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  1. contains a nucleus
  2. animals have it
  3. protects the cell
  4. makes protein for the cell
  5. makes protein for the cell
  6. makes energy for the cell
  7. contains digestive enzymes
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  1. fills the cell up with liquid
  2. keeps the cell alive
  3. does not have one
  4. part of the endomembrane
  5. liqiud that fills the cell
  6. makes ribosomes
  7. makes DNA

14 Clues: makes DNA • animals have it • makes ribosomes • does not have one • protects the cell • contains a nucleus • keeps the cell alive • part of the endomembrane • makes energy for the cell • liqiud that fills the cell • makes protein for the cell • makes protein for the cell • contains digestive enzymes • fills the cell up with liquid

cells introduction 2022-11-11

cells introduction crossword puzzle
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  1. brain of the cell
  2. powerhouse of the cell
  3. simple type of cell
  4. complicated type of cell
  5. animal cells lack this
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  1. photosynthesis takes place here
  2. states that all biological organisms are composed of cells
  3. prokaryotic organisms
  4. no cell wall
  5. tool used to see cells
  6. structures in a cell
  7. smallest unit of life
  8. has chloroplast

13 Clues: no cell wall • has chloroplast • brain of the cell • simple type of cell • structures in a cell • prokaryotic organisms • smallest unit of life • tool used to see cells • powerhouse of the cell • animal cells lack this • complicated type of cell • photosynthesis takes place here • states that all biological organisms are composed of cells

Specialised Cells 2022-10-09

Specialised Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. The smallest living unit of an organism
  2. A cell that is differentiated in order to perform a particular job
  3. A part of a plant cell that contains chlorophyll and allows plants to carry out photosynthesis
  4. A protein found inside red blood cells that is able to carry oxygen
  5. The part of the cell that controls cell activity and contains DNA
  6. A process that takes place in plants and animals that allows them to transfer energy
  7. A type of molecule that provides a slow release of energy but can be dangerous if you have too much
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  1. A green dye found in plant cells that can absorb sunlight needed for photosynthesis
  2. The process of a cell becoming specialised
  3. The part of cell where chemical reactions take place
  4. The part of the cell where respiration takes place
  5. The process that plants use to turn carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen
  6. A way of preventing heat loss

13 Clues: A way of preventing heat loss • The smallest living unit of an organism • The process of a cell becoming specialised • The part of the cell where respiration takes place • The part of cell where chemical reactions take place • The part of the cell that controls cell activity and contains DNA • A cell that is differentiated in order to perform a particular job • ...

Cells Vocabulary 2020-11-23

Cells Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. Stores water, food and other materials
  2. Structures within the cell with special jobs
  3. Rigid structure that surrounds the plant cell
  4. Gets rid of the waste and worn out cell parts
  5. Smallest Unit of Life
  6. Gel-like fluid in the cell
  7. Controls what enters and leaves the cell
  8. Control center of the cell
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  1. The highway of the cell (ER)
  2. Delivers materials around the cell
  3. Gets energy from the sun to make food(Plant)
  4. Makes proteins
  5. Powerhouse of the cell

13 Clues: Makes proteins • Smallest Unit of Life • Powerhouse of the cell • Gel-like fluid in the cell • Control center of the cell • The highway of the cell (ER) • Delivers materials around the cell • Stores water, food and other materials • Controls what enters and leaves the cell • Structures within the cell with special jobs • Gets energy from the sun to make food(Plant) • ...

Delaney Cells 2023-03-28

Delaney Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. enables movement
  2. membrane bound cell organelles
  3. provides strength and protection
  4. the sorting machine
  5. the protein
  6. the digestive system
  7. produces energy through photosynthesis
  8. a structure found inside the nucleus of a cell
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  1. the brain of the cell
  2. handles waste
  3. enables movement
  4. the fluid inside the cell
  5. the 401
  6. provides the protection for a cell
  7. the guard

15 Clues: the 401 • the guard • the protein • handles waste • enables movement • enables movement • the sorting machine • the digestive system • the brain of the cell • the fluid inside the cell • membrane bound cell organelles • provides strength and protection • provides the protection for a cell • produces energy through photosynthesis • a structure found inside the nucleus of a cell

Specialised Cells 2023-05-23

Specialised Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. this is where chemical reactions happen in a cell
  2. this is the part of the cell where respiration happens
  3. this is what you use to see cells
  4. this specialised cell carries oxygen around the body
  5. this specialised cell gets shorter and longer to move muscles
  6. this is what all living things are made up of
  7. this is where photosynthesis happens in plant cells
  8. this specialised cell carries electrical impulses around the body
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  1. this contains cell sap in plant cells
  2. this specialised cell has lots of chloroplasts for photosynthesis
  3. this is the part of the cell that contains DNA
  4. this specialised cell has a long extension to absorb water from soil
  5. this controls what goes in and out of the cell

13 Clues: this is what you use to see cells • this contains cell sap in plant cells • this is what all living things are made up of • this is the part of the cell that contains DNA • this controls what goes in and out of the cell • this is where chemical reactions happen in a cell • this is where photosynthesis happens in plant cells • ...

Cells review 2021-12-08

Cells review crossword puzzle
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  1. you are made up of trillions of these
  2. only plant cells have these which gives it nutrients and give the cell a green colour
  3. organs are made up of these, which are mass groups of cells
  4. a gel that keeps the organelles suspended in the cell
  5. the powerhouse of the cell
  6. the brain of the cell
  7. stores water and waste in the cell
  8. only plant cells have these, they surround and protect the cell
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  1. all cells have these, they surround and protect the cell
  2. grass is made up of billions of these cells
  3. the respretory system is one of the many _____________ in your body
  4. bactieria is a ___________ organism
  5. you have lots of ______ systems in your body

13 Clues: the brain of the cell • the powerhouse of the cell • stores water and waste in the cell • bactieria is a ___________ organism • you are made up of trillions of these • grass is made up of billions of these cells • you have lots of ______ systems in your body • a gel that keeps the organelles suspended in the cell • all cells have these, they surround and protect the cell • ...

cells & organelles 2023-08-24

cells & organelles crossword puzzle
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  1. I'm a brick wall
  2. Members only can come and go
  3. I'm a "golden" packer
  4. I'm the control center
  5. I clean things up!
  6. I'm a transporter
  7. Make me something sweet to eat
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  1. sail through my plasma
  2. I am the little nucleus
  3. I make "some" nice proteins
  4. I am a "mighty' power house
  5. I'll store anything up!
  6. I'm a "tin" of information

13 Clues: I'm a brick wall • I'm a transporter • I clean things up! • I'm a "golden" packer • sail through my plasma • I'm the control center • I am the little nucleus • I'll store anything up! • I'm a "tin" of information • I make "some" nice proteins • I am a "mighty' power house • Members only can come and go • Make me something sweet to eat

Cells Biology 2024-10-15

Cells Biology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. organic substances secreted by plants and animals that regulate various physiological activities and maintain homeostasis.
  2. is a molecule that serves as the primary energy carrier in cells.
  3. a catalyst that regulates the rate at which chemical reactions proceed
  4. a collection of tissues that structurally form a functional unit, specialized to perform a particular function.
  5. the basic membrane-bound unit that contains the fundamental molecules of lif
  6. process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability.
  7. a group of structurally and functionally similar cells and their intercellular material.
  8. the smallest unit of matter that has the characteristic properties of a chemical element
Down
  1. is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy
  2. a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
  3. detectable change (physical or chemical) in the environment of an organism that results in some functional activity
  4. are responsible for generating energy for the cell through aerobic respiration.
  5. A chemical element is a substance that cannot be broken down

13 Clues: A chemical element is a substance that cannot be broken down • process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability. • is a molecule that serves as the primary energy carrier in cells. • a catalyst that regulates the rate at which chemical reactions proceed • the basic membrane-bound unit that contains the fundamental molecules of lif • ...

Blood cells 2025-02-18

Blood cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ajuden a combatre infeccions al cos.
  2. En cas de sangrat ajuden a produir més coaguls per a frenar-lo.
  3. de a la sang.
  4. és una cèl·lula amb capacitat immunològica present al teixit conjuntiu
  5. són vasos que porten sang oxigenada i venen del cor
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  1. component de la sang resultant després de permetre la coagulació d'aquesta i eliminar el coàgul resultant
  2. són un tipus de glòbul blanc, essencials en la defensa del cos contra invasors externs, com ara els virus i els bacteris.
  3. s'encarregen d'atacar substàncies extranyes i de la regulació de la resposta inflamatoria.
  4. Porta sang NO oxigenada i va cap al cor
  5. S'enjcarrega de l'intercanvi de subtà
  6. vermells S'encarreguen de transportar l'oxigen per tot el cos
  7. S'utilitza com a tractament per a moltes malalties
  8. El sistema circulatori és l'encarregat de transportar la sang des del cor fins a totes les diferents parts del cos

13 Clues: de a la sang. • ajuden a combatre infeccions al cos. • S'enjcarrega de l'intercanvi de subtà • Porta sang NO oxigenada i va cap al cor • S'utilitza com a tractament per a moltes malalties • són vasos que porten sang oxigenada i venen del cor • En cas de sangrat ajuden a produir més coaguls per a frenar-lo. • ...

Cells Crossword 2025-12-08

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Makes ribosomes
  2. The "command center" of the cell.
  3. All _________ are made of cells.
  4. _____ are the basic unit of life.
  5. This organelle makes ATP for the cell.
  6. These "recycling trucks" break down cell waste.
  7. The "jelly" filling of the cell
Down
  1. Proteins are made by these.
  2. These help cells to move.
  3. This word describes the cell membrane.
  4. One type of specialized cell.
  5. Includes the cytosol but does NOT include the nucleus
  6. This helps to give the cell structure.

13 Clues: Makes ribosomes • These help cells to move. • Proteins are made by these. • One type of specialized cell. • The "jelly" filling of the cell • All _________ are made of cells. • The "command center" of the cell. • _____ are the basic unit of life. • This word describes the cell membrane. • This helps to give the cell structure. • This organelle makes ATP for the cell. • ...

Cells & Organelles 2025-10-22

Cells & Organelles crossword puzzle
Across
  1. controls which substances pass in & out of cell
  2. network of membranes that produce many substances
  3. clear, gel-like fluid, fills cell & holds organelles
  4. cell's recycling center
Down
  1. captures energy from sunlight & forms energy cells use for food
  2. powerhouse of the cell, converts energy from food to energy for cell
  3. large water filled sacs floating in cytoplasm, store water, food, and waste
  4. makes proteins
  5. type of microscope that use beams of electrons
  6. command center of cell
  7. type of microscope that uses two lenses
  8. warehouse of cell
  9. rigid layer that surrounds plant cells

13 Clues: makes proteins • warehouse of cell • command center of cell • cell's recycling center • rigid layer that surrounds plant cells • type of microscope that uses two lenses • type of microscope that use beams of electrons • controls which substances pass in & out of cell • network of membranes that produce many substances • clear, gel-like fluid, fills cell & holds organelles • ...

Innate and Adaptive Responses to Viruses 2023-05-19

Innate and Adaptive Responses to Viruses crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Cytotoxic innate immune cell
  2. Receptor present on innate immune cells for antigen
  3. Acts as a barrier to HSV
  4. Expressed by virally infected/stressed cells
  5. Pathway of Complement Cascade activated by antibodies
  6. Cytotoxic T Cells are ...
  7. The process by which viruses are prevented from entering host cell by antibody
  8. Downregulation of ... leads to activation of NK Cell
Down
  1. Type of Antigen Presenting Cell = ... Cell
  2. Opsonisation leads to increased ...
  3. T Helper 2 Cells are associated with a ... response
  4. Common parts of a pathogen detected by innate immune system
  5. T Helper 1 Cells release IL-2 and ...
  6. Cascade that leads to apoptosis
  7. ... Receptors on NK Cells bind antibody

15 Clues: Acts as a barrier to HSV • Cytotoxic T Cells are ... • Cytotoxic innate immune cell • Cascade that leads to apoptosis • Opsonisation leads to increased ... • T Helper 1 Cells release IL-2 and ... • ... Receptors on NK Cells bind antibody • Type of Antigen Presenting Cell = ... Cell • Expressed by virally infected/stressed cells • ...

Neuroglia & Structural Organization 2025-03-30

Neuroglia & Structural Organization crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Clusters of neuron cell bodies in CNS (synonym: CNS-nuclei).
  2. Line ventricles; produce CSF.
  3. Outer layer of Schwann cell cytoplasm.
  4. Support PNS neuron cell bodies.
  5. CNS star-shaped cell regulating blood-brain barrier.
  6. CNS immune cells.
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  1. Gaps in myelin where AP regenerates (synonym: myelin-sheath-gap).
  2. Myelinated axon tracts.
  3. Myelinated axon segments between Nodes of Ranvier.
  4. Fatty insulation increasing conduction speed.
  5. Unmyelinated cell bodies/dendrites.
  6. Support/protect neurons (synonym: glial-cells).
  7. Process of forming myelin sheaths.
  8. CNS myelin producer (synonym: CNS-myelin-cells).
  9. PNS myelin producers (synonym: neurolemmocytes).

15 Clues: CNS immune cells. • Myelinated axon tracts. • Line ventricles; produce CSF. • Support PNS neuron cell bodies. • Process of forming myelin sheaths. • Unmyelinated cell bodies/dendrites. • Outer layer of Schwann cell cytoplasm. • Fatty insulation increasing conduction speed. • Support/protect neurons (synonym: glial-cells). • CNS myelin producer (synonym: CNS-myelin-cells). • ...

Cell Crossword Mikaela Burghardt 2017-01-23

Cell Crossword Mikaela Burghardt crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Prokaryotic cells have been around for 3.6 _____ Years
  2. These are on the inside of the nucleus and make ribosomes.
  3. This man discovered cells.
  4. Hereditary material.
  5. These are only found in plant cells and help create food for the plant.
  6. These make up the inside of every cell and they all have different purposes.
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  1. All living things are made up of these
  2. These types of cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts.
  3. The workers of the cells they are made by the nucleolus.
  4. These contain digestive enzymes.
  5. These have their own DNA and are bound by a double cell membrane
  6. The simpler of the two types of cells.
  7. The more complex of the two types of cells.
  8. This controls the cell.
  9. The thick liquid that organelle move in.

15 Clues: Hereditary material. • This controls the cell. • This man discovered cells. • These contain digestive enzymes. • All living things are made up of these • The simpler of the two types of cells. • The thick liquid that organelle move in. • The more complex of the two types of cells. • Prokaryotic cells have been around for 3.6 _____ Years • ...

cells and organelles 2023-02-09

cells and organelles crossword puzzle
Across
  1. cells that have a nuclei
  2. site of protein synthesis
  3. Acts as storage tanks for food, water, wastes and other materials
  4. Site of photosyntheis
  5. site of ribosome production
  6. controls what enters and leaves the nucleus
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  1. produces energy by preforming cellular respiration
  2. contains organelles between the nucleus and cell membrane
  3. cells that dont have a nuclei
  4. states that all cells come from other living cells, cells are the building blocks of life and all living things are made of cells
  5. supports and protects the cell
  6. package proteins
  7. controls cellular activity
  8. allows certain materials to enter& exit the cell
  9. Destroys old and damaged cell organelles

15 Clues: package proteins • Site of photosyntheis • cells that have a nuclei • site of protein synthesis • controls cellular activity • site of ribosome production • cells that dont have a nuclei • supports and protects the cell • Destroys old and damaged cell organelles • controls what enters and leaves the nucleus • allows certain materials to enter& exit the cell • ...

cells and organelles 2023-02-09

cells and organelles crossword puzzle
Across
  1. cells that have a nuclei
  2. site of protein synthesis
  3. Acts as storage tanks for food, water, wastes and other materials
  4. Site of photosyntheis
  5. site of ribosome production
  6. controls what enters and leaves the nucleus
Down
  1. produces energy by preforming cellular respiration
  2. contains organelles between the nucleus and cell membrane
  3. cells that dont have a nuclei
  4. states that all cells come from other living cells, cells are the building blocks of life and all living things are made of cells
  5. supports and protects the cell
  6. package proteins
  7. controls cellular activity
  8. allows certain materials to enter& exit the cell
  9. Destroys old and damaged cell organelles

15 Clues: package proteins • Site of photosyntheis • cells that have a nuclei • site of protein synthesis • controls cellular activity • site of ribosome production • cells that dont have a nuclei • supports and protects the cell • Destroys old and damaged cell organelles • controls what enters and leaves the nucleus • allows certain materials to enter& exit the cell • ...

cells-dimengo 2022-10-18

cells-dimengo crossword puzzle
Across
  1. packages protein from er and sends it through the cell(all cells)
  2. uses photosynthesis to make food(plant cell)
  3. sends stuff through the cell(all cells)
  4. breaks down food(all cells)
  5. outer layer(plant cell)
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  1. synthesizes protein(all cells)
  2. stores food, waste, and liquid(all cells
  3. jelly like substance in the cell(all cells)
  4. makes DNA
  5. contains the Dna of the cell(all cells)
  6. decides what comes in/out of the cell(all cells)
  7. powerhouse of the cell(all cells)

12 Clues: makes DNA • outer layer(plant cell) • breaks down food(all cells) • synthesizes protein(all cells) • powerhouse of the cell(all cells) • contains the Dna of the cell(all cells) • sends stuff through the cell(all cells) • stores food, waste, and liquid(all cells • jelly like substance in the cell(all cells) • uses photosynthesis to make food(plant cell) • ...

7th chpt 2 Cells 2022-09-22

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

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

7th chpt 2 Cells 2022-09-22

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

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

7th chpt 2 Cells 2022-09-22

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

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

Biology Vocabulary- 2025-04-24

Biology Vocabulary- crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the growth of plants with respect to gravity; roots arepositive because they grow down and stems are negative because they grow up againstgravity.
  2. the body system involved in breathing and gas exchange andincludes the nasal passages, the pharynx, the larynx, the epiglottis, the trachea, bronchi,the lungs, and the diaphragm.
  3. the body’s largest organ that consists of skin, hair, and nails.
  4. body system that functions as a communication system and includes the pituitary gland, the thyroid gland, the parathyroid gland, the thymus gland,the pineal gland, the pancreas, the adrenal glands, the ovaries, and the testes.
  5. A substance present at the start of a chemical reaction and altered during the reaction. What is put together to make something new.
  6. An environmental factor that can cause a mutation that results in cancer.
  7. The part of the cell cycle that divides the nucleus into two new identical nuclei occurs just before the cell divides. The newdaughter cells (the two new cells) are identical to the parent cell (the original cell); these are somatic (or body) cells.
  8. one of a pair of cells that function in the opening and closing of a plant’sstomata by changes in their shape.
  9. plant structure that develops into a seed when fertilized.
  10. Either of the two cells made during mitosis and cytokinesis.They are genetically identical to the parent cell.
  11. Movement
  12. the body system that removes waste and excess water from thebody, including the lungs, skin, kidneys, and urinary bladder.
  13. the end result of a biological or chemical process, what was made or created.
  14. organism’s reaction to a stimulus (a change in an organism’s environment)
  15. A molecule that can be bonded to another identical molecule, the smallest part of a biomolecule.
  16. the body system involved in producing offspring
  17. Fat tissues that help keep an organism warm
  18. A cell that has only one set of chromosomes. These are gametes (egg or sperm cells)
  19. Uses the energy from the sun to synthesize organic compounds from inorganic compounds
  20. body system that works to protect the body from infection anddisease and includes the skin, mucus, and white blood cells.
Down
  1. Cells change from immature, unspecialized cells into specialized cells based on where in the body they are.
  2. A tumor or growth that is not cancerous.
  3. Substances or radiation that can increase the risk of mutations.
  4. the photosynthetic cells found in the leaves of plants.
  5. the growth movement of a plant in response to light
  6. Make a reaction start faster
  7. Proteins that act as a catalyst to accelerate a reaction. They are NOT permanently changed in the process, so they are reusable. The work with specific substrates. Their name ends in -ASE
  8. The cell divides into two daughter cells after the nucleus has split into nuclei.
  9. occurs within or between cells that regulate cell function.
  10. Destruction of an enzyme by temperature or other factors.
  11. The plural of nucleus
  12. The membrane that surrounds the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.
  13. A place in the cell cycle where the process can be halted until favorable conditions exist. Checkpoints also ensure the cell is ready to proceed to the next stage.
  14. When a cell is damaged beyond repair, it destroys itself (pop!).This is a programmed cell death.
  15. the body system that controls and coordinates all bodily functionsand includes nerve cells (neurons), the brain, and the spinal cord.
  16. The substance an enzyme acts on. They may be broken apart or put together. The reactant
  17. Mitosis - the nucleus divides before the cell divides, so the new cells will have a complete set of genetic material.
  18. Attach to the sister chromatids at the centromere. Pull the chromatids to opposite ends of the cell.
  19. The old word for Mitosis. It comes from the Germanic Kernel,which means nucleus.
  20. A large molecule made up of joined monomers.
  21. Cell with two complete sets of chromosomes, one set from each parent. These are somatic cells (body cells)

41 Clues: Movement • The plural of nucleus • Make a reaction start faster • A tumor or growth that is not cancerous. • Fat tissues that help keep an organism warm • A large molecule made up of joined monomers. • the body system involved in producing offspring • the growth movement of a plant in response to light • the photosynthetic cells found in the leaves of plants. • ...

Chapter 5 vocab 2025-01-08

Chapter 5 vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. An organism consisting of two or more cells and whose cells may not live independently apart from the organism.
  2. Describes cells lacking a true nucleus and membranetbound organelles.
  3. A thin layer of phospholipids and proteins that defines the boundary of a cell
  4. The non membranerbound region in prokaryotic cells that contains most of the genetic material.
  5. transports compounds around the cell and helps maintain the cell’s shape;
  6. An organelle in plant cells that holds materials and helps maintain the cell’s shape through turgor pressure.
  7. The cellular organelle that directs the proteinbuilding process.
  8. A cellular signaling mechanism in which the product of a particular process enhances the process itself.
  9. an organism that consists of a single cell
  10. The thick fluid inside cells that contains the organelles. Also called the cytosol.
  11. A short, hair-like extension of a cell used either for movement or as a sensory organelle
  12. The cellular organelle that processes and packages proteins in preparation for secreting them from a cell.
  13. The structure within cells that helps define their shape, maintains internal organization, and aids in division and movement.
  14. a composed of two or more conspecific individuals living in close association with, or connected to, one another
  15. A protective coating found outside the cell walls of many bacteria.
  16. transports compounds around the cell and helps maintain the cell’s shape;
  17. Describes a solution whose solute concentration is less than the solute concentration of
  18. The movement of substances across a cell membrane without the need for energy.
  19. The movement of substances across a cell membrane from regions of low concentration to regions of high concentration by any means that requires the use of energy.
  20. Describes cells having a true nucleus as well as membrane bound organelles.
  21. A group of two or more organs that work together to perform a particular function.
  22. A cellular organelle that functions in the organization of microtubules.
  23. A spherical structure within a eukaryotic cell’s nucleus where ribosomes are manufactured.
  24. A group of cells that are specialized to perform a particular function.
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  1. cytoplasm in a cell.
  2. A cellular organelle that contains digestive enzymes.
  3. The genetic material of eukaryotic cells consisting of DNA and associated proteins.
  4. The cellular organelle in which aerobic respiration takes place to release energy from food
  5. A stack of diskushaped thylakoids within a chloroplast.
  6. A structure made of two or more tissues that work together to perform a particular function.
  7. A rigid structure made by cells of plants, fungi, and most bacteria to surround the cell membrane.
  8. A type of passive transport in which substances can move across a cell membrane through special protein channels embedded in the membrane.
  9. Structures found within the cytoplasm of cells that perform the various functions cells need to stay alive.
  10. A cellular organelle found in plant cells that contains the pigment chlorophyll and is the site where photosynthesis takes place.
  11. A whiptlike cellular organelle similar in structure to a cilium but longer and used primarily for movement in many bacteria.
  12. The membrane­bound region of a eukaryotic cell that contains the genetic material.
  13. A cellular signaling mechanism in which the product of a particular process inhibits the process itself.
  14. One of the fundamental models of biology that states that cells are the smallest form of life, come from preexisting cells, are the basic building block of all life forms,and carry out life processes to maintain homeostasis.
  15. A non­pigmented cellular organelle found in plant cells whose functions include storing starches, lipids, and proteins.
  16. The diffusion of water molecules through a semipermeable membrane.
  17. Describes a solution whose solute concentration is greater than the solute concentration of the cytoplasm in a cell.
  18. The two layers of phospholipids that make up a cell membrane.
  19. studded with ribosomes and processes the proteins made by ribosomes
  20. fats and breaks down toxic substances in liver cells
  21. The internal balance within the systems of living organisms that must be kept stable in order to maintain life. Processes that maintain homeostasis include getting nutrition, expelling wastes, and responding to the environment
  22. Describes a solution whose solute concentration is equal to the solute concentration of the cytoplasm in a cell.

46 Clues: cytoplasm in a cell. • an organism that consists of a single cell • fats and breaks down toxic substances in liver cells • A cellular organelle that contains digestive enzymes. • A stack of diskushaped thylakoids within a chloroplast. • The two layers of phospholipids that make up a cell membrane. • The cellular organelle that directs the proteinbuilding process. • ...

Lesson 4 Crossword - Cell structure, function & transport 2016-05-26

Lesson 4 Crossword - Cell structure, function & transport crossword puzzle
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  1. Appendage used for attachment in prokayotic cells
  2. Diffusion of water
  3. Type of equipment used to see cells
  4. Type of transport where cells wrap their cell membrane around fluid and brings it inside the cell in a vesicle
  5. Organelle that goes through aerobic respiration
  6. Theory of how the organelles mitochondria and chloroplast evolved
  7. Appendage used for movement in eukaryotic cells
  8. All plasma membranes allow certain molecules through and not others, this is known as _____ permeable
  9. Solution that has equal amount of solute as inside the cell
  10. Organism that is made of a single cell
  11. Organelle within a eukaryotic cell that houses the DNA
  12. Organelle that goes through photosynthesis
  13. Type of transport where cells secrete molecules out of the cell by fusing a vesicle membrane to the cell membrane
  14. Sum total of all chemical reactions within an organism
  15. Type of cell without a nucleus
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  1. Type of diffusion that requires a channel protein
  2. Organelle responsible for digestion
  3. Type of transport where cells wrap their cell membrane around large molecules or pieces of cells and brings them inside the cell in a vesicle
  4. Solution that has more solute than inside the cell, causing the cell to shrivel
  5. Biological membranes are a bilayer of _____
  6. Water-based internal environment of a cell
  7. Membrane-bound compartments that separate chemical reactions within a eukaryotic cell
  8. Composed of microtubules, microfilaments and intermediate filaments
  9. Appendages used for movement in eukaryotic cells
  10. Organism that contains many cells
  11. The _____ complex sorts, packs and ships proteins for export from the cell
  12. Layer that surrounds the cell wall in prokaryotes
  13. Area of a prokaryotic cell that contains DNA
  14. Type of transport that requires energy
  15. Type of cell with a nucleus
  16. Structure within a cell that synthesizes proteins
  17. Lipid molecule found in biological membranes

32 Clues: Diffusion of water • Type of cell with a nucleus • Type of cell without a nucleus • Organism that contains many cells • Organelle responsible for digestion • Type of equipment used to see cells • Type of transport that requires energy • Organism that is made of a single cell • Water-based internal environment of a cell • Organelle that goes through photosynthesis • ...

Cell Division Corssword 2023-03-06

Cell Division Corssword crossword puzzle
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  1. / the first stage of meiosis
  2. / having cells with membrane bound nuclei
  3. / reproduction in which TWO haploid cells fuse to form a diploid cell; the zygote has a combination of traits (NOT IDENTICAL) compared to its parent cells
  4. / fiber-like structures in a cell that are involved in moving chromosomes during cell division
  5. / spindle fibers attach to centromeres of chromosomes; chromosomes align down the middle of the cell
  6. / a specialized condensed region of each chromosome that appears during mitosis where the chromatids are held together to form an X shape
  7. / final stage of the cell cycle; cytoplasm divides and creates two identical cells
  8. / the DNA and its proteins in eukaryotic cells
  9. / the process by which a cell divides into two smaller cells
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  1. / the two chromosomes from each parent that are similar in size, shape, and genetic content; there are 23 pair of homologous chromosomes in human body cells (23 from our mother, 23 from our father)
  2. / the complete life cycle of a cell: interphase, mitosis, cytokinesis
  3. / a fertilized egg; the first diploid cell on an individual containing DNA from both parents
  4. / 90% of the life of the cell; cell carries out its normal functions; divided into 3 phases: (G1) First growth, (S) Synthesis, (G2) Second growth
  5. / reproduction in which a cell makes and IDENTICAL copy of itself; ex: binary fisson, mitosis
  6. / two new nuclei form and nuclear envelope surrounds them; chromosomes uncoil; spindles dissolve
  7. / an organism or cell having the normal amount of DNA per cell
  8. / reproductive cells formed by meiosis; sperm and egg; contain the organisms’ haploid number of chromosomes
  9. / the two identical copies of DNA that make up a chromosome during mitosis
  10. / cell division that produces reproductive cells
  11. / sister chromatids pull apart and move to opposite ends of the cell; chromatids now become chromosomes

20 Clues: / the first stage of meiosis • / having cells with membrane bound nuclei • / the DNA and its proteins in eukaryotic cells • / cell division that produces reproductive cells • / the process by which a cell divides into two smaller cells • / an organism or cell having the normal amount of DNA per cell • ...

Design A Crossword 2021-11-18

Design A Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. cell-undifferentiated inner mass cells of a human embryo
  2. fibers-protein structure that divides the genetic material in a cell
  3. phase- during g2 the cell divides in mitosis by segregating the chromosomes into two separate daughter cells.
  4. change of stucture in a gene
  5. nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
  6. abnormal mass of tissue that forms when cells grow and divide more than they should
  7. a compound structure at the end of a chromosome.
  8. memebrane-it separates the chromosomes from the rest of the cell.
  9. sequence of nucleotides forming part of a chromosome
  10. signaling-information transferred within the cell
  11. Phase-It is responsible for the synthesis or replication of DNA.
  12. the cell examines internal and external mistakes
  13. stem cell- cells found after someones body deelops.
  14. each pair of chromosomes is separated into two independent chromosomes
  15. cell's chromosomes align themselves in the middle of the cell
  16. Phase-grows in size and synthesizes mRNA and protein that are required for DNA synthesis
  17. this the cell grows
  18. DNA sequence of a chromosome that links a pair of sister chromatids
  19. chromatids-identical copies formed by the DNA replication of a chromosome
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  1. cell undergoes division
  2. a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of cells in the body.
  3. spread of cancer cells
  4. form around each set of chromosomes to separate the DNA from the cytoplasm.
  5. a condition tumor or growth that is not cancerous.
  6. splits the parent cell into two identical daughter cells
  7. the place they first formed.
  8. finding the rate of change
  9. help organize
  10. a type of cell death
  11. chromatin condenses
  12. and regulates activities
  13. when abnormal cells divide without control and can affect nearby tissues.

32 Clues: help organize • chromatin condenses • this the cell grows • a type of cell death • spread of cancer cells • cell undergoes division • and regulates activities • finding the rate of change • the place they first formed. • change of stucture in a gene • a compound structure at the end of a chromosome. • the cell examines internal and external mistakes • ...

Cell & Cell processes 2022-03-01

Cell & Cell processes crossword puzzle
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  1. said all living things are made up of cells
  2. the organelle responsible for energy production
  3. the cell membrane is essential for the cell to maintain balance which we call
  4. packages proteins
  5. controls the nucleus
  6. said all animals are made of cells
  7. molecules are distributed evenly among space
  8. when a cell uses energy to move particles
  9. double-stranded chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell
  10. the spreading of something more widely
  11. nucleus divides to form 2 new cells
  12. said all plants are made of cells
  13. CHromosomes separate
  14. this person found cells in a cork cap
  15. CHromosomes are duplicated
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  1. supplies the cell with water
  2. controls what enters and leaves the cells
  3. chromosomes become visible
  4. somethings can pass through this type of membrane, others can't
  5. 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
  6. provides cells with support
  7. protector of the nucleus
  8. a complex of vesicles and folded membranes within the cytoplasm of most eukaryotic cells, involved in secretion and intracellular transport.
  9. chromosomes hold the DNA and tells the cell parts how to work
  10. a process by which molecules of a solvent tend to pass through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution into a more concentrated one, thus equalizing the concentrations on each side of the membrane
  11. total of all chemical activities of an organism that enable it t stay alive, grow, and reproduce
  12. when a cell uses no energy to move particles
  13. helps plant cell mae their food
  14. control room of the cell
  15. plant cells use this to make energy for the rest of the cell
  16. moves out waste products
  17. Chromosomes go back to being not visible, 2 new nucleolus appear

32 Clues: packages proteins • controls the nucleus • CHromosomes separate • protector of the nucleus • control room of the cell • moves out waste products • chromosomes become visible • CHromosomes are duplicated • provides cells with support • supplies the cell with water • helps plant cell mae their food • said all plants are made of cells • said all animals are made of cells • ...

Cell cycle Rogan Ciesielski Name: 2025-01-17

Cell cycle Rogan Ciesielski Name: crossword puzzle
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  1. identical copies of a chromosome that are joined together by a centromere
  2. elongated cells that can be found in both healthy tissue and tumors
  3. the first stage of mitosis
  4. the process of making two identical copies of DNA from one original DNA molecule
  5. the flow of two phases of matter, or to a type of electrical power distribution
  6. the final stage of cell division where the cytoplasm of a single cell is physically divided into two separate daughter cells
  7. during this time it grows, replicates its chromosomes, and prepares for cell division
  8. a stage of cell division when chromosomes condense and line up in the middle of a cell
  9. the process by which cells increase in size and mass
  10. refers to the "interphase" stage of the cell cycle, where a cell grows
  11. a type of cell division that produces two identical daughter cells from a single parent cell
  12. the process by which a cell splits into two identical or similar daughter cells
  13. an organelle that helps cells divide, or make copies of themselves
  14. the phase of the cell cycle when a cell grows and prepares for cell division
  15. proteins that regulate the cell cycle by binding to cyclin-dependent kinases
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  1. the stage of mitosis when replicated chromosomes are separated and moved to opposite ends of a cell
  2. the initial stage of the cell cycle phase called interphase
  3. They happen when normal cells become cancerous cells that multiply and spread
  4. a series of events that take place in a cell
  5. the stage of the cell cycle when DNA is replicated
  6. an abnormal growth of tissue in the body that can be cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign)
  7. a constricted region of a chromosome that connects sister chromatids and helps separate DNA during cell division
  8. the final stage of cell division in both mitosis and meiosis
  9. the first stage of the cell cycle in eukaryotic cells

24 Clues: the first stage of mitosis • a series of events that take place in a cell • the stage of the cell cycle when DNA is replicated • the process by which cells increase in size and mass • the first stage of the cell cycle in eukaryotic cells • the initial stage of the cell cycle phase called interphase • the final stage of cell division in both mitosis and meiosis • ...

Cells Task Cards 2024-02-27

Cells Task Cards crossword puzzle
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  1. A collection of tissues that performed a particular function or set of functions.
  2. A group of similar cells and cellular material that perform a particular function.
  3. An organism made up of one cell.
  4. Information that supports or refutes a claim.
  5. The parts of a cell including what they are made of, their shapes, and their arrangement.
  6. A series of chemical reactions in a cell that break down sugars and release energy.
  7. The stuff that indicates the presence, absence, or concentration of a particular substance.
  8. Something that happens in a repeated or predictable way.
  9. A microscopic organism or virus
  10. The theory that microbes can cause infectious diseases.
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  1. An organism that spreads disease-causing microbes from one host to another without getting sick itself.
  2. All living things are made up of cells, cells are the basic units of structure and function in living organisms, and new cells are made from existing cells.
  3. An organism made up of a single cell or many cells with a nucleus, and that’s not an animal, plant, or fungus.
  4. A chemical that indicates the presence, absence, or concentration of a particular substance.
  5. Cell structures, often surrounded by a separate membrane, that perform a specific function.
  6. An organism made up of many cells.
  7. The specialized activities performed by a system, organ, or body/cell part.
  8. A microbe that is not made of cells and cannot grow or reproduce outside of a living cell.
  9. Single-celled organisms that do not have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles.
  10. A disease that is passed from organism to another.
  11. A group of organs that work together to perform a specific function.
  12. The levels of structure in an organism, ranging from subcellular organelles to cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.
  13. The ability to cause an object to change, move, or work.

23 Clues: A microscopic organism or virus • An organism made up of one cell. • An organism made up of many cells. • Information that supports or refutes a claim. • A disease that is passed from organism to another. • The theory that microbes can cause infectious diseases. • Something that happens in a repeated or predictable way. • ...

Epithelium 2021-09-08

Epithelium crossword puzzle
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  1. secretory units and ducts of a compound gland
  2. origin of epithelial lining and glands of most of GI tract
  3. unicellular glands in epithelial lining of GI and respiratory tract
  4. tissue composed of closely aggregated cells with very little extracellular substance
  5. an aggregation of cells and extracellular substances
  6. contractile cells associated with expression of products from the adenomere into the duct system
  7. mode of secretion with smooth lumen
  8. origin of epidermis of skin
  9. duct type with many branches
  10. watery product secreted by glands with basophilic basal portion and acidophilic apical portion
  11. conveys product to needed loocation
  12. vacuolated and pale gland with heterochromatic basal nuclei
  13. communicating junctions that allow ions and small molecules to pass
  14. epithelium composed of several layers of cells
  15. lots of intercellular matrix, few cells
  16. anchoring junctions that bind adjacent cells
  17. duct type with one opening
  18. mode of secretion where apical portion of cytoplasm lost
  19. tall, narrow cell with ovoid basal nucleus
  20. water resistant, protective protein
  21. adenomere with large luminal space
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  1. lines urinary passages
  2. pie-shaped adenomere
  3. gland that expresses mucous and serous products
  4. secretory unit that manufactures the product
  5. secretes on body surface or internal cavity/tract
  6. mode of secretion where entire cell is the product
  7. oily secretion excreted by pale "foamy" gland with central nucleus
  8. straight or coiled adenomere(sweat glands, stomach, and colon)
  9. secretes directly into blood stream
  10. epithelium that forms sheets that cover body surfaces/line luminal organs
  11. origin of mesothelium, endothelium
  12. well defined cell limits, all sides approximately the same size
  13. single layer of irregularly shaped and sized cells
  14. impermeable junction between cells
  15. flat elongated cells, round to oval central nucleus
  16. epithelia with little intercellular matrix high cell density

37 Clues: pie-shaped adenomere • lines urinary passages • duct type with one opening • origin of epidermis of skin • duct type with many branches • origin of mesothelium, endothelium • impermeable junction between cells • adenomere with large luminal space • secretes directly into blood stream • mode of secretion with smooth lumen • conveys product to needed loocation • ...

Veterinary Blood Terms 2022-11-03

Veterinary Blood Terms crossword puzzle
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  1. also known as erythrocytes; are produced in bone marrow and carry oxegyn to the lungs
  2. form of cancer of the bone marrow which prevents an animal from producing a normal level of red and white blood cells and platelets
  3. also known as thrombocytes; are responsible for clotting and increase with injury
  4. defend the body from invading organisms
  5. gland masses of tissue which contains cells
  6. number of red blood cells in a unit volume of blood and can be used to detect a problem with red blood cell production
  7. two large veins near the thigh on the hind leg
  8. any of three large veins in the neck
  9. prevents bleeding when a blood vessel is injured
  10. injection within the vein
  11. soft, fatty tissue within the bone which is a major area for blood cell production
  12. small vein located on the inside hind leg
  13. decreased blood flow
  14. loss of water from the body
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  1. opening at the top of the thoracic cavity
  2. small hole on the needle which allows the blood to blow into the syringe
  3. determines the number and type of blood cells present
  4. vein located on the front leg
  5. arrangement of blood cells within the body
  6. carries oxygen to the red blood cells and helps move them to other tissues
  7. liquid portion of the blood
  8. redness, swelling or pain on an area of the body
  9. used to determine the portion, or percentage, of the whole volume of blood occupied by red blood cells
  10. relating to the thorax which is the cavity enclosed within the ribs and sternum
  11. determination of the cause or nature of a condition
  12. small vein located underneath the cattle's tail
  13. immune response which attacks an animals own tissues and cells
  14. deficiency of hemoglobin reducing the number of red blood cells; causes body weakness

28 Clues: decreased blood flow • injection within the vein • liquid portion of the blood • loss of water from the body • vein located on the front leg • any of three large veins in the neck • defend the body from invading organisms • opening at the top of the thoracic cavity • small vein located on the inside hind leg • arrangement of blood cells within the body • ...

Science Vocab #5 2025-01-08

Science Vocab #5 crossword puzzle
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  1. the internal balance of living organisms that must be kept stable in order to maintain life. Processes that maintain homeostasis include getting nutrition, expelling wastes, and responding to the environment
  2. a type of passive transport in which substances can move across a cell membrane through special protein channels embedded in the membrane
  3. describes a solution whose solute concentration of the cytoplasm in a cell
  4. a spherical structure within a eukaryotic cell's nucleus where ribosomes are manufactured
  5. the two layers of phospholipids that make up a cell membrane
  6. structures found within the cytoplasm of cells that perform the various functions cells need to stay alive
  7. a stack of disk-shaped thylakiods within a choroplast
  8. transports compounds around the cell and helps maintain the cell's shape; processes fats and breaks down toxic substances in liver cells
  9. one of the fundamental models of biology that states that cells are the smallest form of life, come from preexisting cells, are the basic building block of all life forms, and carry out life processes to maintain homeostasis.
  10. the pressure extended by water in a full central vacuole upon the cytoplasm and cell membrane of a plant cell; ,maintains plant rigidity
  11. a protective coating found outside the cell walls of many bacteria
  12. a non-pigmented cellular organelle found in plant cells whose functions include storing starches, lipids, and proteins
  13. an organism consisting of only one cell
  14. describes cells lacking a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
  15. describes cells having a true nucleus as well as membrane-bound organelles
  16. a structure made of two or more organs that work together to perform a particular function
  17. (1)individual organisms of the same species living closely together.(2) a group of cells that live and work together. Unlike in a multicellular organism, cells in a colony may break away and survive on their own.
  18. the structure within cells that helps define their shape, maintains internal organization, and aids in division and movement.
  19. transports compounds around the cell and helps maintain the cell's shape; is stubbed with ribosomes and processes the proteins made by ribosomes
  20. a cellular organelle found in plant cells that contains the pigment chlorophyll and is the site where photosynthesis takes place
  21. a cellular signaling mechanism in which the product of a particular process inhibits the process itself
  22. a cellular signalling mechanism in which the product of a particular process enhances the process itself
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  1. the genetic material of eukaryotic cells consisting of DNA and associated proteins
  2. the cellular organelle in which aerobic respiration takes place to release energy from food
  3. the cellular organelle that directs the protein building process
  4. an organism consisting of two or more cells and whose cells may not live independently apart from the organism
  5. an organelle in plant cells that holds materials and helps maintain the cell's shape through turgor pressure
  6. a group of two or more organs that work together to perform a particular function
  7. a cellular organelle that contains digestive enzymes
  8. the cellular organelle in which aerobic respiration takes place to release energy from food
  9. the movement of substances across a cell membrane without the need for energy
  10. a whip-like cellular organelle similar in structure to a cilium but longer and used primarily for movement in many bacteria
  11. the diffusion of water molecules through a semipermasemipermeableic membrane
  12. a cellular organelle that functions in the organization of microtubules
  13. describes a solution whose solute concentration is greater than the solute concentration of the cytoplasm in a cell
  14. the cellular organelle that processes and packages proteins in preparation for secreting them from a cell
  15. (1)the membrane-bond region of a eukaryotic cell that contains the genetic material.(2) the central portion of an atom where protons and neutrons are located.
  16. a thin layer of phospholipids and proteins that defines the boundary of a cell
  17. the movement of substances across a cell membrane from regions of low concentration to regions of high concentration by any means that requires the use of energy
  18. structures found within the cytoplasm of cells that perform the various functions cells need to stay alive
  19. the non-membrane-bound region in prokaryotic cells that contains the most of the genetic material
  20. a rigid structure made by cells of plants, fungi, and most bacteria to surround the cell membrane

42 Clues: an organism consisting of only one cell • a cellular organelle that contains digestive enzymes • a stack of disk-shaped thylakiods within a choroplast • the two layers of phospholipids that make up a cell membrane • the cellular organelle that directs the protein building process • a protective coating found outside the cell walls of many bacteria • ...

Biology Vocabulary 2025-04-24

Biology Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A molecule that can be bonded to another identical molecule, the smallest part of a biomolecule.
  2. the end result of a biological or chemical process, what was made or created.
  3. the body system involved in producing offspring
  4. - The plural of nucleus
  5. body system that works to protect the body from infection anddisease and includes the skin, mucus, and white blood cells.
  6. Fat tissues that help keep an organism warm
  7. Destruction of an enzyme by temperature or other factors.
  8. - Cells change from immature, unspecialized cells into specialized cells based on where in the body they are.
  9. the body system that removes waste and excess water from thebody, including the lungs, skin, kidneys, and urinary bladder.
  10. The cell divides into two daughter cells after the nucleus has split into nuclei.
  11. A large molecule made up of joined monomers.
  12. - A place in the cell cycle where the process can be halted until favorable conditions exist. Checkpoints also ensure the cell is ready to proceed to the next stage.
  13. one of a pair of cells that function in the opening and closing of a plant’sstomata by changes in their shape.
  14. The part of the cell cycle that divides the nucleus into two new identical nuclei occurs just before the cell divides. The newdaughter cells (the two new cells) are identical to the parent cell (the original cell); these are somatic (or body) cells.
  15. Either of the two cells made during mitosis and cytokinesis.They are genetically identical to the parent cell.
  16. the photosynthetic cells found in the leaves of plants.
  17. - A tumor or growth that is not cancerous.
  18. the body system involved in breathing and gas exchange andincludes the nasal passages, the pharynx, the larynx, the epiglottis, the trachea, bronchi,the lungs, and the diaphragm.
  19. The substance an enzyme acts on. They may be broken apart or put together. The reactant
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  1. Uses the energy from the sun to synthesize organic compounds from inorganic compounds
  2. - When a cell is damaged beyond repair, it destroys itself (pop!).This is a programmed cell death.
  3. - The membrane that surrounds the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.
  4. the growth of plants with respect to gravity; roots arepositive because they grow down and stems are negative because they grow up againstgravity.
  5. The old word for Mitosis. It comes from the Germanic Kernel,which means nucleus.
  6. the body’s largest organ that consists of skin, hair, and nails.
  7. - Substances or radiation that can increase the risk of mutations.
  8. body system that functions as a communication system and includes the pituitary gland, the thyroid gland, the parathyroid gland, the thymus gland,the pineal gland, the pancreas, the adrenal glands, the ovaries, and the testes.
  9. Movement
  10. – An environmental factor that can cause a mutation that results in cancer.
  11. - Attach to the sister chromatids at the centromere. Pull the chromatids to opposite ends of the cell.
  12. Proteins that act as a catalyst to accelerate a reaction. They are NOT permanently changed in the process, so they are reusable. The work with specific substrates. Their name ends in -ASE
  13. the growth movement of a plant in response to light
  14. - Mitosis - the nucleus divides before the cell divides, so the new cells will have a complete set of genetic material.
  15. the body system that controls and coordinates all bodily functionsand includes nerve cells (neurons), the brain, and the spinal cord.
  16. occurs within or between cells that regulate cell function.
  17. Make a reaction start faster
  18. Cell with two complete sets of chromosomes, one set from each parent. These are somatic cells (body cells)
  19. A cell that has only one set of chromosomes. These are gametes (egg or sperm cells)
  20. plant structure that develops into a seed when fertilized.
  21. A substance present at the start of a chemical reaction and altered during the reaction. What is put together to make something new.

40 Clues: Movement • - The plural of nucleus • Make a reaction start faster • - A tumor or growth that is not cancerous. • Fat tissues that help keep an organism warm • A large molecule made up of joined monomers. • the body system involved in producing offspring • the growth movement of a plant in response to light • the photosynthetic cells found in the leaves of plants. • ...

CELL - STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS 2017-05-09

CELL - STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. membrane - it is porous and allows the movement of materials between the cytoplasm and the nucleus.
  2. system - a group of organs that work together to perform one or more functions.
  3. - a jelly like substance that makes up most of the inside of the cell.
  4. - plant cells have organelles which are present in cytoplasm.
  5. - organisms made up of 2 or more cells.
  6. cells - cells which have a well organised nucleus with a nuclear membrane.
  7. - type of organelle they are sac like structures.
  8. cells - cells which do not have a well organised nucleus with a nuclear membrane.
  9. - thread like structures present in the nucleus.
  10. - a smaller spherical body present in the nucleus.
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  1. - the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism.
  2. - a small spherical body floating within the center of the cytoplasm.
  3. - organisms made up of only one cell.
  4. - a part of an organism which is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function.
  5. - small structures present in the cytoplasm.
  6. - type of organelle they are rod like structures.
  7. - the liquid in the nucleus.
  8. - a group of similar cells that combine together to perform a special function.

18 Clues: - the liquid in the nucleus. • - organisms made up of only one cell. • - organisms made up of 2 or more cells. • - small structures present in the cytoplasm. • - thread like structures present in the nucleus. • - type of organelle they are rod like structures. • - type of organelle they are sac like structures. • - a smaller spherical body present in the nucleus. • ...

Immunology 2013-11-05

Immunology crossword puzzle
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  1. the Central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth.
  2. A polymeric constituent of all living cells and many viruses
  3. A type of cell within the body capable of engulfing and absorbing bacteria and other small cells and particles.
  4. The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism.
  5. Make proteins
  6. Any of the nearly colourless cells found in the blood.
  7. An organelle found in large numbers in most cells, in which the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur.
  8. Are group of organisms whose cells lack a membrane-bound nucleus.
  9. Constitute a large domain or kingdom of prokaryotic microorganisms.
  10. An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.
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  1. A type of white blood cell.
  2. A plastid in green plant cells which contains chlorophyll and in which photosynthesis takes place.
  3. A complex of vesicles and folded membranes within the cytoplasm of most eukaryotic cells, involved in secretion and intracellular transport.
  4. An organism whose cells contain a nucleus and other structures enclosed within membranes.
  5. Controls what moves in and out of the cell
  6. The Material or protoplasm within a living, excluding the nucleus
  7. As the main constituent of chromosomes.
  8. Tough sheath or membrane that encloses an organ or other structure in the body, such as a kidney or a synovial joint.

18 Clues: Make proteins • A type of white blood cell. • As the main constituent of chromosomes. • Controls what moves in and out of the cell • Any of the nearly colourless cells found in the blood. • An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form. • The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism. • A polymeric constituent of all living cells and many viruses • ...

Microbiology Part 1 2022-04-17

Microbiology Part 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. Scientific technique required to differentiate spirochetes.
  2. Another name for neutrophils.
  3. The most commonly used source of energy and carbon for humans and bacteria.
  4. Space that is present in gram negative cells but not in gram positive cells.
  5. Bacteria that causes syphilis.
  6. Groups that beta-hemolytic streptococcus are organized into.
  7. Cells derived from bone marrow that mature in the thymus and recognize infected cells and destroy and eliminate them from the body.
  8. Refers to the growth of bacterial cell populations, not an individual bacterium.
  9. This line of defense includes the inflammatory response and phagocytosis.
  10. The pathogenic bacterial species that is the causative agent of most cases of tuberculosis.
  11. A rod-shaped structure that also is called "rods".
  12. Fill in the Blank: Gram ________ bacteria stain blue or purple.
  13. A breach of the body's physical barriers stimulates what part of the immune system?
  14. Technique used to differentiate mycobacterium tuberculosis.
  15. Describe the cell wall of gram negative bacteria.
  16. Number of bacterial growth phases.
  17. Describe the cell wall of gram positive bacteria.
  18. Fill in the Blank: Acute inflammation is a _________ response characterized by edema, redness, and pain.
  19. Streptococcus that completely lyse red blood cells.
  20. Also known as the exponential phase of the bacterial growth phase.
  21. Fill in the Blank: The location of mast cells allows them to regulate vascular __________.
  22. Group A streptococcus is primarily spread in what manner?
  23. Mast cells are found near what?
  24. Characteristic of a pathogenic antigen in that they must be nonself.
  25. Hormone-like messengers that allow for cell-to-cell communication.
  26. These are grouped based on their cell wall characteristics and metabolic differences.
  27. The main function of this body system is to prevent or limit infections by pathogens.
  28. Type two hypersensitivity reaction.
  29. Occurs when macrophages detect and attack microbes and release certain chemicals into the bloodstream that cause the brain to reset the thermostat to a higher temperature.
  30. Gram staining separates bacteria into two groups based on the structure of what?
  31. The most useful microbiological staining technique.
  32. Phase of bacterial growth that is slow at first as bacteria acclimate to their environment.
  33. Encompasses the study of the development, anatomy, functions, and malfunctions of the immune system.
  34. A spherical shaped bacteria.
  35. These cells are responsible for transporting and processing antigens.
  36. Bacteria that causes Lyme disease.
  37. Number of layers in the cell wall structure of gram negative bacteria.
  38. Spherical gram positive cocci usually arranged in chains or pairs.
  39. Regions of antigen that specifically bind.
  40. Last stage of life when the immune system is less effective.
  41. The most common manifestation of drug allergy is this or hives.
  42. This system is a group of 20 or more proteins that circulate in the blood and serve to complement or assist other defensive mechanisms.
  43. First stage of life when the immune system is less effective.
  44. Streptococcus that are unable to lyse red blood cells.
  45. The movement of PMN's in response to chemotactic factors.
  46. This activity is not increased during the lag phase.
  47. Most likely antibiotic class to produce an anaphylactic reaction.
  48. Type three hypersensitivity reaction.
  49. The migration by neutrophils through the endothelial cells causes this to occur to a few red blood cells resulting in erythema and edema.
  50. Cells that destroy tumor cells and virally infected cells.
  51. Another name for antibodies.
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  1. Fill in the Blank: Most bacteria are _______ and invisible to light microscopy which is why they must be stained in order to see them.
  2. The release of cytoplasmic granules is stimulated by traumatic or microbial injury.
  3. This is present in the outer membrane of Gram negative cells.
  4. This line of defense includes the skin, mucous membranes, and secretions.
  5. Cells that are common at sites in the body that are exposed to the external environment.
  6. A bacteria that lacks a distinct shape.
  7. Neutrophils release powerful enzymes and cytokines such as collagenase and what else?
  8. Another name for innate immunity.
  9. Another name for Group A streptococcus.
  10. A big heterogenic group of streptococci.
  11. Microorganisms that must have oxygen to survive.
  12. Along with IgM this antibody can activate the complement system.
  13. Cells derived from the bone marrow that mature in the bone marrow and are receptor sites for antigens.
  14. Enzyme that microaerophilic bacteria have that allow them to tolerate low amounts of oxygen.
  15. Phase of bacterial cell growth that occurs after the stationary phase.
  16. Genus of bacteria that cause syphilis and lyme disease.
  17. The biochemical mediator released by mast cells that cause the capillaries to dilate and vascular permeability to dramatically increase leading to edema.
  18. Microorganisms that can grow in the absence of oxygen by using fermentation.
  19. Type four hypersensitivity reaction.
  20. Fill in the Blank: The nonspecific inflammatory response is a _______ response.
  21. Type one hypersensitivity reaction.
  22. Streptococcus that partially lyse red blood cells.
  23. The scientific study of microorganisms.
  24. Cells that are capable of engulfing and absorbing bacteria.
  25. Metabolism property in which proteins are used for energy and growth.
  26. Number of layers in the cell wall structure of gram positive bacteria.
  27. The prcoess that allows PMN's to squeeze through the endothelial cells to relocate into connective tissue.
  28. These are secreted by the host cell when it becomes infected with a virus.
  29. The first cells to respond to acute inflammation.
  30. Microorganisms that cannot tolerate oxygen.
  31. Bacteria associated with necrotizing ulcerative periodontal diseases.
  32. Fill in the Blank: Gram ________ bacteria stain pink or red.
  33. Organisms that are too small to see with the naked eye.
  34. Metabolism property in which sugars are used for energy.
  35. Fill in the Blank: Gram positive bacteria are _________ to breakdown by penicillins and lysozyme.
  36. Bacteria metabolic differences focus mainly on how the use or avoid what?
  37. This disease occurs in the oral cavity when there is something wrong with neutrophil function.
  38. Molecular oxygen is highly what?
  39. Fill in the Blank: The location of mast cells allows them to regulat effector-cell __________.
  40. Phase of bacterial growth in which there is no net increase or decrease in cell numbers as nutrients are used up and waste products build up.
  41. B cells differentiate in to what?
  42. Macrophages are antigen presenting cells that transport, process, and present antigens to what cells?
  43. Channels that are present in gram negative cells but not in gram positive cells.
  44. The innate immune system is present from when?

95 Clues: A spherical shaped bacteria. • Another name for antibodies. • Another name for neutrophils. • Bacteria that causes syphilis. • Mast cells are found near what? • Molecular oxygen is highly what? • Another name for innate immunity. • B cells differentiate in to what? • Number of bacterial growth phases. • Bacteria that causes Lyme disease. • Type one hypersensitivity reaction. • ...

Immunity 2021-02-24

Immunity crossword puzzle
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  1. type of immunity gained without an immune response
  2. proteins that combine with viruses or toxins to prevent them from going inside the cell, and also coat bacteria for phagocytes to recognize them
  3. short lived cells that remove dead cells and invasive microorganisms.
  4. kind of lymphocyte that creates a specific type of antibody
  5. type of passive immunity in which antitoxin or antibodies are injected
  6. type of passive immunity in which the mother passes her antbodies to her child through the placenta or breastfeeding
  7. immunity you are born with
  8. long living cells that inniciate the immune response. They are found in organs instead of the bloodstream
  9. causes natural active inmunity
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  1. name of the antibodies when they are in plasma
  2. cells with antibodies that remain circulating in the blood for a long time
  3. phagocytes and lymphocytes originate from here
  4. make up to 60% of the white cells in the blood
  5. immunity you acquire
  6. type of lymphocytes that activate when they encounter an antigen. They can be clasified in helper and killer cells
  7. cells that produce antibodies
  8. the injection of dead or attenuated pathogens to acquire immunity
  9. type of immunity gained after an immune response

18 Clues: immunity you acquire • immunity you are born with • cells that produce antibodies • causes natural active inmunity • name of the antibodies when they are in plasma • phagocytes and lymphocytes originate from here • make up to 60% of the white cells in the blood • type of immunity gained after an immune response • type of immunity gained without an immune response • ...

Cell Division and Reproduction 2025-12-06

Cell Division and Reproduction crossword puzzle
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  1. reproductive cells: sperm in males, egg in females
  2. 2 new nuclei have now formed still 1 cell
  3. the chromosomes first become visibile
  4. chromosomes pull apart to opposite sides of the cell
  5. requires 1 parent to make genetic clones of the parent offspring
  6. produces reproductive cells with this amount of chromosomes compared to the somatic cells
  7. sexual reproduction produces this type of offspring
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  1. a fertilized egg
  2. DNA gets copied during this phase
  3. requires 2 parents to make non identical offspring
  4. the cells have broken into 2 distinct cells
  5. chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell
  6. humans have 23 chromosomes in THESE types of cells
  7. mitosis produces the same number of chromosomes in all of THESE types of cells
  8. asexual reproduction produces this type of offspring

15 Clues: a fertilized egg • DNA gets copied during this phase • the chromosomes first become visibile • 2 new nuclei have now formed still 1 cell • the cells have broken into 2 distinct cells • chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell • requires 2 parents to make non identical offspring • reproductive cells: sperm in males, egg in females • ...

Cells Crossword Puzzle 2023-10-16

Cells Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. the phase in a cell cycle which the cell spends most of its time
  2. sexual reproduction of cells
  3. Deoxyribonucleic acid
  4. chromosomes line up in the middle
  5. sister chromatin
  6. chromosomes condense and the nucleus goes away
  7. splitting of the cytoplasm into two new cells
  8. asexual reproduction of cells creating 2 identical daughter cells
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  1. thread-like structures that are made of protein and DNA
  2. the cell splits in two, with two separate nuclei
  3. human cell chromosomes
  4. cells with the exact same DNA, duplicates
  5. pulls chromosomes during mitosis
  6. cells that undergo mitosis at an extremely rapid rate
  7. chromosomes are pulled apart

15 Clues: sister chromatin • Deoxyribonucleic acid • human cell chromosomes • sexual reproduction of cells • chromosomes are pulled apart • pulls chromosomes during mitosis • chromosomes line up in the middle • cells with the exact same DNA, duplicates • splitting of the cytoplasm into two new cells • chromosomes condense and the nucleus goes away • ...

organelles 2023-10-13

organelles crossword puzzle
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  1. basic unit of life
  2. house DNA and nucleolus
  3. only in animal cells, assist with cell division
  4. small hair like protections on outside of cells
  5. produces and processes bio molecules
  6. all living organisms are made of cells
  7. packages and transports biomolecules to other areas of the cell
  8. digestion and recycling of old cell parts
  9. small fiber like proteins that provide support and structure within the cell
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  1. energy producing organelles
  2. covered in ribosomes;produces and processes bio molecules
  3. storage compartments
  4. long whip like projections on outside of cells
  5. sugar producing organelles found in plants and some bacteria
  6. produces proteins in all types of cells

15 Clues: basic unit of life • storage compartments • house DNA and nucleolus • energy producing organelles • produces and processes bio molecules • all living organisms are made of cells • produces proteins in all types of cells • digestion and recycling of old cell parts • long whip like projections on outside of cells • only in animal cells, assist with cell division • ...

Cells And Their Organelles 2023-11-08

Cells And Their Organelles crossword puzzle
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  1. The "UPS" or "Amazon" of the cell
  2. Long strands on prokaryotic cells that aid in movement
  3. Provides support for the cell
  4. What is this structure? --->
  5. Help organize cell division. Found only in animal cells
  6. Components of the cell membrane are assembled, and proteins are chemically modified
  7. The powerhouse of the cell
  8. Produces Ribosomes
  9. Aids in digestion. Found generally in animal cells
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  1. A cell without a definite nucleus
  2. Layer that encloses all cells
  3. A second outer layer, not found in animal cells
  4. Plant cells have a large central one of these
  5. A cell with a definite nucleus
  6. The "brain" of the cell

15 Clues: Produces Ribosomes • The "brain" of the cell • The powerhouse of the cell • What is this structure? ---> • Layer that encloses all cells • Provides support for the cell • A cell with a definite nucleus • The "UPS" or "Amazon" of the cell • A cell without a definite nucleus • Plant cells have a large central one of these • A second outer layer, not found in animal cells • ...

Immune gang 2019-10-20

Immune gang crossword puzzle
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  1. cells ~Nervous supporters
  2. ~cellular communicater
  3. ~True name for white blood cell
  4. ~full-name for red blood cell
  5. ~inflamatory
  6. ~Process name for platelet production
  7. ~responsible for *melanogenesis*
  8. ~general adaptive immune cell
  9. ~Granulocyte precursor (not stem cell)
  10. ~counteractive proteins that the B cells produce
  11. ~gland where T cells come from
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  1. ~ "Secretory vesicle"
  2. ~worm-harasser
  3. ~WBC and RBC producer
  4. ~Marcrophage precursor
  5. ~most common white blood cell
  6. ~dendritic cells of the skin
  7. ~thrombocyte precursor
  8. ~Disposable skin tissue layers
  9. ~system of proteins suspended in blood plasma
  10. ~third granulocyte
  11. cell ~basis for cell generation in marrow
  12. ~cell precursor
  13. ~bone precursors
  14. ~Chemotaxis trigger

25 Clues: ~inflamatory • ~worm-harasser • ~cell precursor • ~bone precursors • ~third granulocyte • ~Chemotaxis trigger • ~ "Secretory vesicle" • ~WBC and RBC producer • ~Marcrophage precursor • ~cellular communicater • ~thrombocyte precursor • cells ~Nervous supporters • ~dendritic cells of the skin • ~most common white blood cell • ~full-name for red blood cell • ~general adaptive immune cell • ...

Lab Week 2015 2015-04-02

Lab Week 2015 crossword puzzle
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  1. our newest transfusion medicine doctor
  2. prevents graft vs host disease
  3. for Rh negative mothers
  4. blood supplier
  5. reagent manufacturer
  6. discovered abo blood groups
  7. used to seperate red cells and plasma
  8. improves fibrinogen
  9. turn around time of one hour
  10. medical center president
  11. number of units issued in a massive transfusion protocol
  12. word to describe blood bank staff at UMASS
  13. the first stage of agglutination
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  1. lectin that will help discern A1 cells from A2 cells (two words)
  2. red blood cells
  3. blood group associated with malaria infection and resistance
  4. our most common test
  5. our medical center
  6. component that helps blood clot
  7. must be done before using new equipment or procedures

20 Clues: blood supplier • red blood cells • our medical center • improves fibrinogen • reagent manufacturer • our most common test • for Rh negative mothers • medical center president • discovered abo blood groups • turn around time of one hour • prevents graft vs host disease • component that helps blood clot • the first stage of agglutination • used to seperate red cells and plasma • ...

Mitosis 2023-10-22

Mitosis crossword puzzle
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  1. Genetic code for cells
  2. The cell splits in two
  3. The middle of a chromosome
  4. Chromosomes go to middle of the Nucleus
  5. When cells go out of control
  6. The stages of a cell splitting
  7. 2 daughter nuclei form
  8. Chromosomes split
  9. The life of a cell
  10. Cells dividing too quickly
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  1. The phase when the cell synthesizes its DNA
  2. The part when the cell grows
  3. Makes spindle fibers
  4. Holds DNA of the cell
  5. Cluster of cancer cells
  6. Longest phase of Mitosis
  7. First phase of Mitosis
  8. How doctors treat cancer
  9. Where an animal cell starts to split
  10. Pulls and organizes chromosomes
  11. Half a chromosome

21 Clues: Chromosomes split • Half a chromosome • The life of a cell • Makes spindle fibers • Holds DNA of the cell • First phase of Mitosis • Genetic code for cells • The cell splits in two • 2 daughter nuclei form • Cluster of cancer cells • Longest phase of Mitosis • How doctors treat cancer • The middle of a chromosome • Cells dividing too quickly • The part when the cell grows • ...

CARDIOVASCULAR 2023-03-27

CARDIOVASCULAR crossword puzzle
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  1. required for blood clotting
  2. determines the percentages of blood
  3. platelet
  4. blood collected from a superficial vein
  5. made up of water, proteins, and amino acids
  6. protein that combines with oxygen
  7. formation of all blood cells
  8. red blood cells lack this
  9. someone trained to draw blood from patients
  10. white blood cell
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  1. white blood cells and platelets
  2. a decrease in the oxygen carrying capacity of the red blood cell
  3. the shape of red blood cells
  4. the binding site of oxygen
  5. red blood cell
  6. the color of blood
  7. include antibodies and transport proteins
  8. PCV stands for
  9. the percentage of blood and plasma
  10. the study of blood

20 Clues: platelet • red blood cell • PCV stands for • white blood cell • the color of blood • the study of blood • red blood cells lack this • the binding site of oxygen • required for blood clotting • the shape of red blood cells • formation of all blood cells • white blood cells and platelets • protein that combines with oxygen • the percentage of blood and plasma • ...

blood typing 2022-04-28

blood typing crossword puzzle
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  1. fluid that circulates through bodies
  2. colorless fluid part of blood
  3. part of bodys immune system
  4. disk like red blood cell
  5. inhibits the coagulation of blood
  6. when liquid changes to a semi-solid state
  7. megakaryocytes
  8. cancer involving white blood cells
  9. white blood cell containing granulocytes
  10. blood cell
  11. an act of transferring blood
  12. platelet
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  1. protein in your red blood cells
  2. small leukocyte
  3. the destruction of red blood cells
  4. the clumping of particles
  5. cell anemia
  6. blood withdrawal
  7. the science/study of blood and its diseases
  8. neutrophilic white blood cell
  9. mineral
  10. type of granulocyte
  11. condition from lack of red blood cells
  12. marrow

24 Clues: marrow • mineral • platelet • blood cell • cell anemia • megakaryocytes • small leukocyte • blood withdrawal • type of granulocyte • disk like red blood cell • the clumping of particles • part of bodys immune system • an act of transferring blood • colorless fluid part of blood • neutrophilic white blood cell • protein in your red blood cells • inhibits the coagulation of blood • ...

Cell Transport/levels of organization/unicellular & multicellular organisms 2024-10-02

Cell Transport/levels of organization/unicellular & multicellular organisms crossword puzzle
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  1. Called cell drinking. Brings fluids in
  2. Groups of organs that work together
  3. Groups of similar cells with common functions
  4. Binding to a specific site
  5. Movement moving low to low
  6. Large. diffuses through protein doorways
  7. Influences that are balanced
  8. Highest level of structural orginization
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  1. Diffuses through water
  2. Uses pseudopods to bring substances into the cell
  3. 2 or more tissues that perform specific functions
  4. No energy
  5. Single cells. Simple Structure
  6. Are the smallest living unit of all living things
  7. Removes stuff from cell
  8. Small. Diffuses through cell membrane easily
  9. Carries stuff into cell
  10. Multiple cells. Complex structure
  11. Movement of substances in passive transport
  12. Uses energy
  13. Energy

21 Clues: Energy • No energy • Uses energy • Diffuses through water • Removes stuff from cell • Carries stuff into cell • Binding to a specific site • Movement moving low to low • Influences that are balanced • Single cells. Simple Structure • Multiple cells. Complex structure • Groups of organs that work together • Called cell drinking. Brings fluids in • Large. diffuses through protein doorways • ...

Cancer 2025-11-09

Cancer crossword puzzle
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  1. Programmed cell death
  2. Traditional cytotoxic cancer treatment
  3. Traits enabling cancer progression
  4. Constraint or limitation in therapy
  5. Gene that promotes cancer
  6. Action taken to treat disease
  7. General molecules or pathways therapy can target
  8. Healthy cells affected by therapy
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  1. Treatment for cancer
  2. Individual receiving therapy
  3. Variation within tumor cells
  4. Adverse effects limiting chemotherapy
  5. Time it takes for a tumor to double in size
  6. Tumor’s ability to survive therapy
  7. Fraction of tumor cells actively dividing
  8. Series of phases that a cell undergoes to divide
  9. Rapid cell division
  10. Genetic change driving tumor growth
  11. Outcome measure for patient
  12. Fraction of actively dividing cells in tumor

20 Clues: Rapid cell division • Treatment for cancer • Programmed cell death • Gene that promotes cancer • Outcome measure for patient • Individual receiving therapy • Variation within tumor cells • Action taken to treat disease • Healthy cells affected by therapy • Tumor’s ability to survive therapy • Traits enabling cancer progression • Genetic change driving tumor growth • ...

Rayna 5 2022-11-10

Rayna 5 crossword puzzle
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  1. organism grows tiny versions of its body
  2. nucleus reforms and DNA becomes thread likeinterphase cell grows and copies DNA
  3. Add more cells
  4. organisms without a nucleus
  5. chromosomes form and nucleus disappears
  6. regrows missing parts
  7. chromosomes pulled to opposite sides
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  1. cells with nuclei split
  2. cells become specialized
  3. tightly wound DNA
  4. chromosomes line up in the middle
  5. the gel in the cells split
  6. replace cells or cell parts
  7. Chromosomes that controls cell functions
  8. dna comes from one organism

15 Clues: Add more cells • tightly wound DNA • regrows missing parts • cells with nuclei split • cells become specialized • the gel in the cells split • replace cells or cell parts • organisms without a nucleus • dna comes from one organism • chromosomes line up in the middle • chromosomes pulled to opposite sides • chromosomes form and nucleus disappears • ...

Chapter 10 Words 2023-12-01

Chapter 10 Words crossword puzzle
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  1. process of recording the lymphatic vessels
  2. suturing of the spleen
  3. inflammation of the adenoids
  4. physician who studies and treats immune system disorders
  5. excision of the thymus
  6. increase in red blood cells
  7. abnormal reduction of clotting cells (platelets)
  8. surgical fixation of the spleen
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  1. formation of red blood cells
  2. excision of the tonsils
  3. formation of bone marrow
  4. pertaining to the destruction of blood cells
  5. disease of the lymph glands
  6. formation of white blood cells
  7. record of lymphatic vessels

15 Clues: suturing of the spleen • excision of the thymus • excision of the tonsils • formation of bone marrow • disease of the lymph glands • increase in red blood cells • record of lymphatic vessels • formation of red blood cells • inflammation of the adenoids • formation of white blood cells • surgical fixation of the spleen • process of recording the lymphatic vessels • ...

Cell Theory Review 2025-10-24

Cell Theory Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Theodor Schwann concluded that all ___ tissues are also composed of cells.
  2. The final modern principle added to cell theory is “metabolism and ___ occur within cells, controlling the energy flow necessary for life.”
  3. One of the modern principles added to cell theory is “cells contain hereditary information (___) which is passed from cell to cell during cell division.”
  4. The second tenet of the cell theory is “the cell is the ___ unit of life.”
  5. The phrase “omnis cellula e cellula” translates to "all cells come from ___ cells."
  6. The third tenet is “all cells ___ from preexisting cells.”
  7. Leeuwenhoek called the single-celled organisms he discovered "___."
  8. According to modern cell theory, cells carry DNA as their ___ information.
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  1. Another of the modern principles added to cell theory is “all cells are essentially the same in chemical composition and ___ activities.”
  2. ___ is the outdated idea that living organisms can arise or originate directly from non-living matter.
  3. The third tenet of ___ theory disproved the belief in spontaneous generation.
  4. Matthias Schleiden concluded in 1838 that all ___ tissues are composed of cells.
  5. ___ first coined the term "cell" in 1665 (last name only).
  6. The first tenet of cell theory is that “all ___ are made of cells.”

14 Clues: ___ first coined the term "cell" in 1665 (last name only). • The third tenet is “all cells ___ from preexisting cells.” • The first tenet of cell theory is that “all ___ are made of cells.” • Leeuwenhoek called the single-celled organisms he discovered "___." • Theodor Schwann concluded that all ___ tissues are also composed of cells. • ...

Plant and animal cells 2023-04-28

Plant and animal cells crossword puzzle
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  1. Makes up cells
  2. Jelly in the cell
  3. the storage of the cell
  4. Package proteins
  5. The building blocks of life
  6. Eukaryotic cell without chloroplast
  7. Make proteins
  8. Made of cells
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  1. Only in eukaryotes
  2. Make food for plants
  3. lets you in or kicks you out
  4. Gets rid of toxins in cells
  5. makes up DNA
  6. outside the membrane
  7. The powerhouse of the cell
  8. This cell is rectangular

16 Clues: makes up DNA • Make proteins • Made of cells • Makes up cells • Package proteins • Jelly in the cell • Only in eukaryotes • Make food for plants • outside the membrane • the storage of the cell • This cell is rectangular • The powerhouse of the cell • Gets rid of toxins in cells • The building blocks of life • lets you in or kicks you out • Eukaryotic cell without chloroplast

Medical Terminology 2021-02-12

Medical Terminology crossword puzzle
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  1. system composed of the heart and blood vessels
  2. system composed of glands that secrete hormones
  3. tumor composed of muscle
  4. resembling a cell
  5. system composed of skin, nails, and glands
  6. pertaining to the internal organs
  7. group of similar cells that performs a specific function
  8. cancerous tumor of glandular tissue
  9. study of causes
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  1. increase in the number of red blood cells
  2. pertaining to an organ
  3. cell substance
  4. increase in the number of white blood cells
  5. abnormal condition of yellow
  6. large intestinal organs contained in the body cavities, especially in abdominal cavity
  7. tumor of connective tissue
  8. prefix meaning through, complete
  9. cell with a nucleus
  10. producing cells
  11. tumor composed of fat

20 Clues: cell substance • producing cells • study of causes • resembling a cell • cell with a nucleus • tumor composed of fat • pertaining to an organ • tumor composed of muscle • tumor of connective tissue • abnormal condition of yellow • prefix meaning through, complete • pertaining to the internal organs • cancerous tumor of glandular tissue • increase in the number of red blood cells • ...

Medical Science Terms 2024-01-11

Medical Science Terms crossword puzzle
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  1. Putting a foreign substance into another location
  2. Reproduction of cells
  3. Organism with modified genetics
  4. Medical technology used for imaging the inside of the body
  5. A substance with positive and negative effects
  6. When non-human cells are used in humans
  7. A mutation of cells
  8. A non-living organism that needs a host to reproduce
  9. Method of identifying human genetics anomalies
  10. "Blueprint for cells"
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  1. Widespread outbreak of disease and virus
  2. The process of breaking down nutrients
  3. Slow energy
  4. Building blocks for the cell
  5. Fast energy
  6. Modifying living organisms to serve a purpose
  7. Smallest form of life
  8. Shield from illness
  9. Speeds up chemical reaction
  10. An organism that produces disease

20 Clues: Slow energy • Fast energy • A mutation of cells • Shield from illness • Reproduction of cells • Smallest form of life • "Blueprint for cells" • Speeds up chemical reaction • Building blocks for the cell • Organism with modified genetics • An organism that produces disease • The process of breaking down nutrients • When non-human cells are used in humans • ...

Mitosis 2023-02-27

Mitosis crossword puzzle
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  1. Genetic code for cells
  2. The cell splits in two
  3. The middle of a chromosome
  4. Chromosomes go to middle of the Nucleus
  5. When cells go out of control
  6. The stages of a cell splitting
  7. 2 daughter nuclei form
  8. Chromosomes split
  9. The life of a cell
  10. Cells dividing too quickly
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  1. The phase when the cell synthesizes its DNA
  2. The part when the cell grows
  3. Makes spindle fibers
  4. Holds DNA of the cell
  5. Cluster of cancer cells
  6. Longest phase of Mitosis
  7. First phase of Mitosis
  8. How doctors treat cancer
  9. Where an animal cell starts to split
  10. Pulls and organizes chromosomes
  11. Half a chromosome

21 Clues: Chromosomes split • Half a chromosome • The life of a cell • Makes spindle fibers • Holds DNA of the cell • First phase of Mitosis • Genetic code for cells • The cell splits in two • 2 daughter nuclei form • Cluster of cancer cells • Longest phase of Mitosis • How doctors treat cancer • The middle of a chromosome • Cells dividing too quickly • The part when the cell grows • ...

Emilee Heling Ch 10 words 2022-03-29

Emilee Heling Ch 10 words crossword puzzle
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  1. condition of absence of a spleen
  2. increase in red blood cells
  3. white blood cells
  4. process in which some of the white blood cells destroy the invading microorganism and old cells
  5. pertaining to lymph
  6. record of the lymphatic vessels
  7. reduction in the amount of red blood cells in the blood
  8. study of blood
  9. formation of bone marrow
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  1. red blood cell
  2. Inflammation of the tonsils
  3. systemic infection
  4. process of recording the lymphatic vessels
  5. pertaining to thymus
  6. a life-threatening reaction to previously encountered antigen
  7. someone who studies the immune system

16 Clues: red blood cell • study of blood • white blood cells • systemic infection • pertaining to lymph • pertaining to thymus • formation of bone marrow • Inflammation of the tonsils • increase in red blood cells • record of the lymphatic vessels • condition of absence of a spleen • someone who studies the immune system • process of recording the lymphatic vessels • ...

Defence & Immunity Crossword Week 12 (D.D) 2024-10-14

Defence & Immunity Crossword Week 12 (D.D) crossword puzzle
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  1. globular protien associated with immune system
  2. helps to amplify signal generated by TCR
  3. humoral type of specifc immune response
  4. white blood cells
  5. Process of cell division
  6. type of defence that is instant against pathogens
  7. activated when cell infected with pathogen
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  1. attenauted virus/bacteria trigger immune response and memory cells
  2. type of cytokine
  3. contains polyclonal antibiodies
  4. enzymes which degrade bacteria
  5. process by which certain living cells called phagocytes ingest or engulf other cells or particles
  6. produced by stimulation of memory cells
  7. antibody shape
  8. remembers different antigens
  9. transmembrane glyocprotien co-receptor assisting T cell receptor

16 Clues: antibody shape • type of cytokine • white blood cells • Process of cell division • remembers different antigens • enzymes which degrade bacteria • contains polyclonal antibiodies • humoral type of specifc immune response • produced by stimulation of memory cells • helps to amplify signal generated by TCR • activated when cell infected with pathogen • ...

cell 2020-09-15

cell crossword puzzle
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  1. an organelle in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells containing degradative enzymes enclosed in a membrane
  2. large vacuole
  3. has eukaryotic cells
  4. a rigid layer of polysaccharides lying outside the plasma membrane of the cells of plants, fungi, and bacteria
  5. do
  6. no
  7. minute particle in DNA
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  1. powerhouse
  2. green photosynthetic pigment found in plants
  3. in green plant cells
  4. lets in and out
  5. stack of flattened sacs
  6. in center of cell membrane
  7. small unit
  8. found in animal and plant cells

15 Clues: do • no • powerhouse • small unit • large vacuole • lets in and out • in green plant cells • has eukaryotic cells • minute particle in DNA • stack of flattened sacs • in center of cell membrane • found in animal and plant cells • green photosynthetic pigment found in plants • an organelle in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells containing degradative enzymes enclosed in a membrane • ...

Chapter 10 Blood and Immune Words 2022-03-29

Chapter 10 Blood and Immune Words crossword puzzle
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  1. formation of red blood cells
  2. life threatening reaction to a previously encountered antigen
  3. increase in red blood cells
  4. pertaining to the destruction of blood cells
  5. process of recording the lymphatic vessels
  6. surgical fixation of the spleen
  7. condition of absence of a spleen
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  1. abnormal reduction of all (blood) cells
  2. tumor in a lymphatic vessel
  3. stoppage of bleeding
  4. abnormal reduction of clotting cells
  5. excision of the tonsils
  6. blood test to measure the volume of erythrocytes
  7. tumor of the thymus gland
  8. systemic infection

15 Clues: systemic infection • stoppage of bleeding • excision of the tonsils • tumor of the thymus gland • tumor in a lymphatic vessel • increase in red blood cells • formation of red blood cells • surgical fixation of the spleen • condition of absence of a spleen • abnormal reduction of clotting cells • abnormal reduction of all (blood) cells • process of recording the lymphatic vessels • ...

WBC Matrution Series 2018-03-11

WBC Matrution Series crossword puzzle
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  1. makes up 0%-3% of the nucleated cells
  2. common progenitor in neutrophil and monocyte
  3. stem cell pool capable of self renewal and differentiation
  4. cells have nuclei that are not segmented
  5. pool consist of cells undergoing nuclear maturation
  6. stem cell pool consists of cells that are dividing
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  1. mature neutrophils
  2. tertiary granules
  3. larger than myeloblast
  4. cytoplasm filled with granules
  5. primary granules
  6. white blood cells
  7. used stain
  8. difficult to see in myelocyte
  9. seen in normal promyelocytes

15 Clues: used stain • primary granules • tertiary granules • white blood cells • mature neutrophils • larger than myeloblast • seen in normal promyelocytes • difficult to see in myelocyte • cytoplasm filled with granules • makes up 0%-3% of the nucleated cells • cells have nuclei that are not segmented • common progenitor in neutrophil and monocyte • ...

Unit 3 Vocab 2024-07-30

Unit 3 Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. Type of muscle cells in the heart
  2. Multiple layers of cells
  3. Covers all body surfaces inside and out
  4. What Ella was missing in her tissues
  5. Where you might find elastic tissue
  6. A group or mass of similar cells working together
  7. Transmit signals
  8. Cells that prevent clots
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  1. Where tattoo pigments are stored
  2. Serve as padding between joints
  3. A single layer of cells
  4. Connect muscle to bone
  5. Tissue that includes fat, bone, & blood
  6. Fat
  7. Connect bone to bone

15 Clues: Fat • Transmit signals • Connect bone to bone • Connect muscle to bone • A single layer of cells • Multiple layers of cells • Cells that prevent clots • Serve as padding between joints • Where tattoo pigments are stored • Type of muscle cells in the heart • Where you might find elastic tissue • What Ella was missing in her tissues • Tissue that includes fat, bone, & blood • ...

Chapter 3 Review 2020-10-21

Chapter 3 Review crossword puzzle
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  1. molecules move from high to low
  2. transport requires energy
  3. cells lack a nucleus
  4. active transport, molecules OUT
  5. feeding
  6. transport larger molecules in/out
  7. active transport, molecules IN
  8. powerhouse of the cell
  9. solutions cause cells to swell
  10. solutions have equal concentrations
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  1. controls all cell activities
  2. cells include plant and animal
  3. transport does not require energy
  4. diffusion uses proteins channels
  5. developed by many scientists
  6. bi-layer of these in membranes
  7. cells have higher concentration

17 Clues: feeding • cells lack a nucleus • powerhouse of the cell • transport requires energy • controls all cell activities • developed by many scientists • cells include plant and animal • bi-layer of these in membranes • active transport, molecules IN • solutions cause cells to swell • molecules move from high to low • active transport, molecules OUT • cells have higher concentration • ...

GENERAL BIOLOGY 2023-01-02

GENERAL BIOLOGY crossword puzzle
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  1. This helps to keep cell membrane from becoming stiff.
  2. The process whereby a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons.
  3. A German botanist who made extensive microscopic observation of plant tissues.
  4. Surrounded by a single membrane containing digestive enzymes for breaking down toxic materials.
  5. One kind of a good bacteria in the body that normally found in digestive, urinary and genital systems.
  6. A small dense region of cytoplasm that serves as the main microtubule organizing center.
  7. The division of the rest of the cell.
  8. Typically made up of roots, stems and leaves.
  9. An undifferentiated tissue that contains actively dividing cells.
  10. The process whereby a reactant in a chemical reaction loses one or more electrons.
  11. Long, narrow and have thick lignified cell walls.
  12. They are embedded in the cell membrane and help in cell to cell communication and molecule transport across the membrane.
  13. It Digest fats in the gut.
  14. A tissue that is responsible for the storage of nutrients.
  15. A cell formed by the union of two gametes.
  16. A group of similar cells that are structurally adopted to perform a particular function.
  17. It forms the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane.
  18. Known as cell drinking.
  19. Chromosomes divide and spindle fibers pull chromosomes to opposite poles.
  20. This happens when the sisters chromatids fail to separate.
  21. It influence the stability of their intramolecular bonds.
  22. Small finger like projections found on cells within the body that help the cells to get nutrition.
  23. A membrane-bound structure that contains a cells heredity information.
  24. A family of proteins that controls the progression of a cell throughout the cell cycle.
  25. The fluid in the cytoplasm.
  26. He ended the debate on spontaneous generation.
  27. A mature haploid male or female germ cell.
  28. The process by which cell divides to form a new cell.
  29. It break protein down into amino acid.
  30. It supplies energy to the cell.
  31. Made up of a number of tissues that collectively enable the process of photosynthesis.
  32. The first person to develop the idea of spontaneous generation.
  33. One copy of each Chromosomes.
  34. A cell that is responsible for transmitting DNa to the next generation.
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  1. The process by which cells take in substance from outside of the cell by engulfing them in vesicle.
  2. It gives protection, support and shape to plant cells.
  3. Serve as compounds that increase chemical reaction in biological systems.
  4. Develop from two sets of egg and sperm.
  5. A process where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells.
  6. Made up of sieve tubes and companion cells.
  7. Slender, microscopic, hair like structures or organelles that extended from the surface of nearly all mammalians cells.
  8. Its adopted for specific functions through process of cell differentiation.
  9. Involves the movement of materials against a concentration gradient.
  10. Jelly like fluid that surrounds and protect the organelles.
  11. Specialized sclerenchyma cells with thickened, highly lignified walls.
  12. Located on cell membrane surfaces and have a carbohydrate sugar chain attached to them.
  13. It's hair like structures that acts primarily as an organelle of locomotion in the cells of many living organisms.
  14. A modern science that involves manipulating the properties of tissues and cell.
  15. Two Chromosomes in a pair normally one inherited.
  16. It is the additions or removal of groups to form double bonds.
  17. Process that is used to transport materials from inside the cell to the external part of the cell using energy.
  18. Movement of water molecules through the membrane.
  19. Cilia that appear typically as single appendages microtubules on the apical surface of cells.
  20. They give the cell support and shape.
  21. Made up of tracheids and vessels
  22. The process which cells internalize large particles or cells, like damaged cells and bacteria.
  23. First used the term cells in 1665.
  24. A simple, Permanent tissue typically found in the roots and leaves of plants.
  25. It is blood clotting disorder which is linked to what geneticist refer to as mosaicism.
  26. The two sisters strands of DNA.
  27. Scientific study of plants.
  28. It's boarded on either side by a pair of specialized cell known as guard cell.

62 Clues: Known as cell drinking. • It Digest fats in the gut. • The fluid in the cytoplasm. • Scientific study of plants. • One copy of each Chromosomes. • The two sisters strands of DNA. • It supplies energy to the cell. • Made up of tracheids and vessels • First used the term cells in 1665. • The division of the rest of the cell. • They give the cell support and shape. • ...

Vocab Chapter 5 2025-01-08

Vocab Chapter 5 crossword puzzle
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  1. organisms -An organism consisting of only one cell.
  2. - The thick fluid inside cells that contains the organelles. Also called the cytosol.
  3. - Describes cells having a true nucleus as well as membranetbound organelles.
  4. - A short, hairclike extension of a cell used either for movement or as a sensory organelle.
  5. apparatus -The cellular organelle that processes and packages proteins in preparation for secreting them from a cell.
  6. - (1) The membrane­bound region of a eukaryotic cell that contains the genetic material. (2) The central portion of an atom where protons and neutrons are located.
  7. - A cellular organelle that contains digestive enzymes.
  8. organism- An organism consisting of two or more cells and whose cells may not live independently apart from the organism.
  9. transport -The movement of substances across a cell membrane without the need for energy.
  10. - A structure made of two or more tissues that work together to perform a particular function.
  11. - A non­pigmented cellular organelle found in plant cells whose functions include storing starches, lipids, and proteins.
  12. - The genetic material of eukaryotic cells consisting of DNA and associated proteins.
  13. theory - One of the fundamental models of biology that states that cells are the smallest form of life, come from preexisting cells, are the basic building block of all life forms, and carry out life processes to maintain homeostasis.
  14. - Describes a solution whose solute concentration is greater than the solute concentration of the cytoplasm in a cell.
  15. - The diffusion of water molecules through a semipermeable membrane.
  16. - Describes a solution whose solute concentration is less than the solute concentration of the cytoplasm in a cell.
  17. - Describes cells lacking a true nucleus and membranetbound organelles.
  18. - A protective coating found outside the cell walls of many bacteria.
  19. transport - The movement of substances across a cell membrane from regions of low concentration to regions of high concentration by any means that requires the use of energy.
  20. - The cellular organelle that directs the proteinbuilding process.
  21. system -A group of two or more organs that work together to perform a particular function.
  22. vacuole - An organelle in plant cells that holds materials and helps maintain the cell’s shape through turgor pressure.
  23. feedback -A cellular signaling mechanism in which the product of a particular process inhibits the process itself.
  24. - A group of cells that are specialized to perform a particular function.
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  1. - The structure within cells that helps define their shape, maintains internal organization, and aids in division and movement.
  2. pressure -The pressure exerted by water in a full central vacuole upon the cytoplasm and cell membrane of a plant cell; maintains plant rigidity.
  3. diffusion -A type of passive transport in which substances can move across a cell membrane through special protein channels embedded in the membrane.
  4. - Structures found within the cytoplasm of cells that perform the various functions cells need to stay alive.
  5. - Describes a solution whose solute concentration is equal to the solute concentration of the cytoplasm in a cell.
  6. - A whiptlike cellular organelle similar in structure to a cilium but longer and used primarily for movement in many bacteria.
  7. - A spherical structure within a eukaryotic cell’s nucleus where ribosomes are manufactured.
  8. bilayer -The two layers of phospholipids that make up a cell membrane.
  9. - The internal balance within the systems of living organisms that must be kept stable in order to maintain life. Processes that maintain homeostasis include getting nutrition, expelling wastes, and responding to the environment.
  10. - A cellular organelle found in plant cells that contains the pigment chlorophyll and is the site where photosynthesis takes place.
  11. feedback -A cellular signaling mechanism in which the product of a particular process enhances the process itself.
  12. - The cellular organelle in which aerobic respiration takes place to release energy from food.
  13. - A cellular organelle that functions in the organization of microtubules.
  14. membrane -A thin layer of phospholipids and proteins that defines the boundary of a cell.
  15. - (1) Individual organisms of the same species living closely together. (2) A group of cells that live and work together. Unlike in a multicellular organism, cells in a colony may break away and survive on their own.
  16. wall - A rigid structure made by cells of plants, fungi, and most bacteria to surround the cell membrane.
  17. - The non membranerbound region in prokaryotic cells that contains most of the genetic material.
  18. - A stack of diskushaped thylakoids within a chloroplast.

42 Clues: organisms -An organism consisting of only one cell. • - A cellular organelle that contains digestive enzymes. • - A stack of diskushaped thylakoids within a chloroplast. • bilayer -The two layers of phospholipids that make up a cell membrane. • - The cellular organelle that directs the proteinbuilding process. • ...

IR - Maximilian Eriksson (n10755349) 2021-10-18

IR - Maximilian Eriksson (n10755349) crossword puzzle
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  1. mixture of antibodies with multiple binding sites
  2. another name for 12
  3. type of B cell
  4. Receive the antigen and produce immune response cells
  5. the Y-shaped protein that binds to the antigen
  6. the binding site for a particular antigen
  7. type of cells that retain antigen information
  8. programmed cell death
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  1. trigger programmed cell death
  2. artificially produced, one antibody to one epitope
  3. trigger an immune memory cell response
  4. kills the foreign substance and learns it
  5. a way to inactivate the antibodies
  6. pathogens and foreign molecules
  7. white blood cells
  8. cause apoptosis of infected host cells

16 Clues: type of B cell • white blood cells • another name for 12 • programmed cell death • trigger programmed cell death • pathogens and foreign molecules • a way to inactivate the antibodies • trigger an immune memory cell response • cause apoptosis of infected host cells • kills the foreign substance and learns it • the binding site for a particular antigen • ...

Scientific Measurement & The Microscope 2023-05-30

Scientific Measurement & The Microscope crossword puzzle
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  1. Scientists often use computer techniques to add "_____" to make certain structures stand out.
  2. A German botanist that concluded that all plants are made of cells.
  3. make it possible to explore cell structures and large protein molecules.
  4. German Physician that published the idea that new cells can be produced only from the division of existing cells.
  5. Discoveries of cells that are confirmed by many biologists and summarized in the ____.
  6. Uses beams of electrons focused by magnet fields. Offer much higher resolution than light microscopes.
  7. contains genetic materials in the form of DNA.
  8. An Englishman that used a microscope to study a slice of cork, a plant material. Observed chambers and named them cells because they reminded him of a monastery's tiny rooms,
  9. a photo of an object seen through a microscope
  10. cells that enclose their DNA in nuclei.
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  1. Produces stunning three-dimensional images of a specimen's surface.
  2. All cells are surrounded by a thin flexible layer barrier.
  3. allows light to pass through a specimen and uses two lenses to form an image.
  4. In Holland, this person used a single-lens microscope and observed pond water. Found it amazing that the microscope revealed a fantastic world of tiny living organisms.
  5. the basic units of all living things.
  6. cells that do not enclose DNA in nuclei.

16 Clues: the basic units of all living things. • cells that enclose their DNA in nuclei. • cells that do not enclose DNA in nuclei. • contains genetic materials in the form of DNA. • a photo of an object seen through a microscope • All cells are surrounded by a thin flexible layer barrier. • Produces stunning three-dimensional images of a specimen's surface. • ...

biology crossword 2022-01-04

biology crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. delivery of traits from parent to offspring
  2. state of steady internal systems
  3. an organelle in cells who have photosynthesis
  4. both alleles are expressed
  5. organism containing a nucleus
  6. characteristics of an individual
  7. changes over generations
  8. a early form from which others evolved
  9. the smallest unit that can live on its own
  10. actual genes an organism possesses
  11. traces of ancient life
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  1. organism that lacks a nucleus
  2. contains the cells chromosomes
  3. surroundings where someone lives
  4. organism physical traits
  5. part of body functionless
  6. small cavity or space in tissue
  7. serves as the cells skeletal system
  8. the scientific study of genes and heredity
  9. liquid that fills the cells

20 Clues: traces of ancient life • organism physical traits • changes over generations • part of body functionless • both alleles are expressed • liquid that fills the cells • organism that lacks a nucleus • organism containing a nucleus • contains the cells chromosomes • small cavity or space in tissue • surroundings where someone lives • state of steady internal systems • ...

Blood Blood and More Blood 2020-08-12

Blood Blood and More Blood crossword puzzle
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  1. not enough white blood cells
  2. attracted to rosy red
  3. one cell
  4. study of blood
  5. surgical removal of a clot
  6. condition with alot of fat
  7. study of blood diseases
  8. prevents blood from flowing normally through the circulatory system
  9. high blood sugar
  10. condition of being without blood
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  1. too few neutral cells
  2. heavy blood flow, usually happens with injuries
  3. protein of the blood
  4. clotting cell
  5. the stopping of a flow of blood
  6. formation of red cells
  7. mass in the blood cell
  8. collection of blood outside of a blood vessel
  9. formation of clotting cells
  10. condition in which there are an excessive number of platelets in the blood

20 Clues: one cell • clotting cell • study of blood • high blood sugar • protein of the blood • too few neutral cells • attracted to rosy red • formation of red cells • mass in the blood cell • study of blood diseases • surgical removal of a clot • condition with alot of fat • formation of clotting cells • not enough white blood cells • the stopping of a flow of blood • condition of being without blood • ...

Cell cycle 2023-03-23

Cell cycle crossword puzzle
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  1. The process cells go through.
  2. Duplicating DNA
  3. phase were the cell begins to split.
  4. stops cells when something’s wrong
  5. In cell cycle to make sure cells Ap repaired to continue the cycle
  6. cell destroying itself
  7. 6th phase of meiosis
  8. 7th phase of meiosis
  9. lets cells continue the cell cycle
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  1. 8th phase of meiosis
  2. splitting of the cell
  3. phase when cell duplicates DNA.
  4. basic unit of life
  5. 5th phase of meiosis
  6. Consists of probase to telephase.
  7. phase where chromosomes are pulled apart.
  8. rapid uncontrolled cell growth
  9. second instance of Cell growth
  10. phase where chromosomes in cell line up.
  11. first instance of cell growth

20 Clues: Duplicating DNA • basic unit of life • 8th phase of meiosis • 5th phase of meiosis • 6th phase of meiosis • 7th phase of meiosis • splitting of the cell • cell destroying itself • The process cells go through. • first instance of cell growth • rapid uncontrolled cell growth • second instance of Cell growth • phase when cell duplicates DNA. • Consists of probase to telephase. • ...

cell chapter- Howard 2023-02-23

cell chapter- Howard crossword puzzle
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  1. no added energy
  2. pumps bad water out of fresh water organisms
  3. (white blood cells)
  4. overhydrated cells burst
  5. more than others
  6. gulps liquid
  7. what all cell membranes are made of
  8. dehydrating cells
  9. moves up gradient faster then diffusion and can move energy particles
  10. fancy water diffusion
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  1. pumps k+ in and Na+ out
  2. membrane chamber
  3. same particle levels
  4. speeds up diffusion
  5. actively transports particles
  6. cells spread vertically
  7. protein door
  8. pushes chemicals out of cell
  9. consistant throughout
  10. strongest slope of particles
  11. special protein for charged ions
  12. brings chemicals in the cell
  13. lees than others
  14. water pushing on cell wall and the force given back

24 Clues: protein door • gulps liquid • no added energy • membrane chamber • more than others • lees than others • dehydrating cells • speeds up diffusion • (white blood cells) • same particle levels • consistant throughout • fancy water diffusion • pumps k+ in and Na+ out • cells spread vertically • overhydrated cells burst • pushes chemicals out of cell • strongest slope of particles • ...

Bone Characteristics 2020-10-05

Bone Characteristics crossword puzzle
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  1. a partial fracture; common in kids
  2. bone shaft or bone body
  3. inhibits osteoclast activity
  4. Low calcium levels
  5. the growing part of the bone
  6. straight across long axis of bone
  7. bone building cells
  8. composed of outer fibrous layer
  9. the active form of vitamin D
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  1. several breaks resulting in bone shattering
  2. proximal and distal ends of bone
  3. result of twisting motion
  4. process of bone development
  5. breaks down bones extracellular matrix
  6. membrane that lines the medullary cavity
  7. mature bone cells; main cells
  8. High calcium levels
  9. secreted by thyroid gland and promotes osteoblastic activity
  10. occurs at an angle that is not 90 degrees
  11. only bone cells to go under cell division

20 Clues: Low calcium levels • High calcium levels • bone building cells • bone shaft or bone body • result of twisting motion • process of bone development • inhibits osteoclast activity • the growing part of the bone • the active form of vitamin D • mature bone cells; main cells • composed of outer fibrous layer • proximal and distal ends of bone • straight across long axis of bone • ...

Biology 2023-09-22

Biology crossword puzzle
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  1. has only one cell
  2. help to move and eat
  3. eukaryotic cells evolved from prokaryotic cells overtime
  4. storage for a cell
  5. genetic material holder
  6. long tail, helps to move and eat
  7. moves to an area higher in certain chemicals
  8. keeps the environment stable for the cell
  9. makes protein
  10. help to move
  11. has a nucleus
  12. causes photosynthesis and changes colors of plants
  13. no nucleus
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  1. organism that has more than one cell
  2. the eyepiece multiplied by the objective lens
  3. moves towards light
  4. everything is made of cells
  5. a microscope that shows great detail
  6. what cells use for storage
  7. a heavily pigmented region in single celled organisms

20 Clues: no nucleus • help to move • makes protein • has a nucleus • has only one cell • storage for a cell • moves towards light • help to move and eat • genetic material holder • what cells use for storage • everything is made of cells • long tail, helps to move and eat • organism that has more than one cell • a microscope that shows great detail • keeps the environment stable for the cell • ...

Skin Crossword 2024-10-06

Skin Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Flexible connective tissue in joints
  2. Groups of similar cells performing a function
  3. Thin layer under epithelial cells
  4. Membrane around joints secreting fluid
  5. Cells Cells releasing histamine in allergies
  6. Rigid organ forming skeleton
  7. Process of forming tough skin protein
  8. Cell found in cartilage
  9. Strong cartilage in intervertebral discs
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  1. Flexible cartilage found in ear
  2. Bone cell embedded in the matrix
  3. System including skin and nails
  4. Membrane lining body cavities and canals
  5. Tissue that contracts for movement
  6. Membrane lining closed body cavities
  7. Large immune cell that engulfs pathogens
  8. Structural unit of compact bone
  9. Smooth cartilage in joints and ribs
  10. Pigment giving skin its color
  11. Cell that forms connective tissue fibers

20 Clues: Cell found in cartilage • Rigid organ forming skeleton • Pigment giving skin its color • Flexible cartilage found in ear • System including skin and nails • Structural unit of compact bone • Bone cell embedded in the matrix • Thin layer under epithelial cells • Tissue that contracts for movement • Smooth cartilage in joints and ribs • Flexible connective tissue in joints • ...

Science Girl 2024-11-21

Science Girl crossword puzzle
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  1. cell division
  2. light energy changed to chemical energy
  3. packaging and secreting of proteins
  4. powerhouse(ATP)
  5. makes ribosomes
  6. makes proteins
  7. centromeres line up on the equator
  8. low to high concentration(ATP)
  9. diffusion of water
  10. has organelles
  11. transportation
  12. storage area for water, food, or waste
Down
  1. body cells produce new cells
  2. uncontrolled cells division of abnormal cells
  3. centrioles move to opposite poles
  4. control center,contains DNA & RNA
  5. digests waste
  6. division of cytoplasm is unequal
  7. surrounds nucleus,selectively permeable
  8. split chromosomes move to opposite poles
  9. selectively permeable
  10. lacks organelles
  11. holds organelles
  12. high to low concentration(NO ATP)
  13. equal division of nuclear material
  14. supports and protects

26 Clues: cell division • digests waste • makes proteins • has organelles • transportation • powerhouse(ATP) • makes ribosomes • lacks organelles • holds organelles • diffusion of water • selectively permeable • supports and protects • body cells produce new cells • low to high concentration(ATP) • division of cytoplasm is unequal • centrioles move to opposite poles • control center,contains DNA & RNA • ...