cells Crossword Puzzles

cells and organelles 2023-02-09

cells and organelles crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

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
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  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. • ...

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. • ...

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 • ...

CELL - STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS 2017-05-09

CELL - STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS crossword puzzle
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  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. • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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. • ...

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
Across
  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
Across
  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
Across
  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 • ...

Cells Crossword 2016-08-22

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Makes ribosome
  2. structures living in a cell
  3. Apparatus Takes material out of cell
  4. Reticulum Transfers ribosomes holds proteins
  5. Gets rid of foreign cells gets rid of dead cells {animals only}
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  1. Makes protein
  2. The brain of the cell holds DNA
  3. a multicellular organism
  4. Wall Adds structure for the plant {Plants only}
  5. A unicellular organism
  6. Makes ATP/energy
  7. Makes Glucose during Photosynthesis {Plants only}
  8. Liquid the organelles float in

13 Clues: Makes protein • Makes ribosome • Makes ATP/energy • A unicellular organism • a multicellular organism • structures living in a cell • Liquid the organelles float in • The brain of the cell holds DNA • Apparatus Takes material out of cell • Reticulum Transfers ribosomes holds proteins • Wall Adds structure for the plant {Plants only} • ...

Cells transport 2018-10-25

Cells transport crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when molecules are moving in and out of the cells equally
  2. uses no energy to cross the membrane
  3. molecules moving from low concentration to high concentration
  4. lets some things in but not others
  5. made up of two layers of lipids and proteins
  6. a process by which molecules tend to pass through a semipermeable membrane
  7. molecules moving from high concentration to low concentration
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  1. uses energy to cross the cell membrane
  2. cell membrane is studded with protein and carbohydrates that are in constant motion
  3. no energy needed and proteins act like tunnels
  4. taking in of matter by a living cell
  5. stuff move from ares of high concentration to low concentration
  6. a process by which molecules the vacuole are released

13 Clues: lets some things in but not others • taking in of matter by a living cell • uses no energy to cross the membrane • uses energy to cross the cell membrane • made up of two layers of lipids and proteins • no energy needed and proteins act like tunnels • a process by which molecules the vacuole are released • when molecules are moving in and out of the cells equally • ...

Cells Organelles 2021-09-01

Cells Organelles crossword puzzle
Across
  1. I control the cell and I hold DNA.
  2. I Support and protect plant cells.
  3. I fill empty space in the cell. I also like to keep organelles where they are.
  4. I am also right next to the nucleus but I am smooth and I like to make lipids.
  5. I help with cell division by pulling apart DNA.
  6. I am like a vehicle. I transport materials around the cell.
  7. I link amino acids to form proteins. My home is on the Rough ER.
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  1. I process, sort, and deliver proteins. (I am like the post office of a city)
  2. I am only in plant cells and I help them make energy.
  3. I break down minerals, food, and waste. (Think of Lysol)
  4. I am right next to the nucleus and I modify proteins.
  5. I store water, proteins, and carbs.
  6. I help make energy for both plant and animal cells.

13 Clues: I control the cell and I hold DNA. • I Support and protect plant cells. • I store water, proteins, and carbs. • I help with cell division by pulling apart DNA. • I help make energy for both plant and animal cells. • I am only in plant cells and I help them make energy. • I am right next to the nucleus and I modify proteins. • ...

Cells Revision 2022-10-18

Cells Revision crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Movement of particles from a higher to a lower concentration
  2. Strengthens the plant cell
  3. Site of chemical reactions
  4. Makes proteins
  5. A chemical reaction which happens in the mitochondria, it needs oxygen and releases energy
  6. Controls the activities of the cell and contains DNA
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  1. Lots of particles in one area
  2. Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell
  3. Site of respiration to release energy
  4. Lots of similar cells working together
  5. Contains cell sap
  6. Site of photosynthesis
  7. This cell does not have a vacuole, chloroplasts or cell wall

13 Clues: Makes proteins • Contains cell sap • Site of photosynthesis • Strengthens the plant cell • Site of chemical reactions • Lots of particles in one area • Site of respiration to release energy • Lots of similar cells working together • Controls the activities of the cell and contains DNA • Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell • ...

GCSE Cells 2023-10-30

GCSE Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. where photosynthesis happens
  2. this is what bacteria are
  3. found in the middle of a plant cell
  4. aerobic respiration happens here
  5. controls the cell
  6. controls substances in and out
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  1. where chemical reactions happen
  2. the diffusion of water
  3. makes proteins
  4. small circular dna in a bacteria
  5. found around a bacterial cell
  6. oxygen moves in this way
  7. around the outside of a plant cell

13 Clues: makes proteins • controls the cell • the diffusion of water • oxygen moves in this way • this is what bacteria are • where photosynthesis happens • found around a bacterial cell • controls substances in and out • where chemical reactions happen • small circular dna in a bacteria • aerobic respiration happens here • around the outside of a plant cell • ...

Cells Project 2020-03-31

Cells Project crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The growth in an artificial medium of cells derived from living tissue.
  2. Less technical term for leukocyte.
  3. Adenosine 5'-triphosphate
  4. To distribute into groups of a like kind : classify.
  5. Each of a pair of curved cells that surround a stoma, becoming larger or smaller according to the pressure within the cells.
  6. Having cells.
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  1. A neuron.
  2. Diploid cell resulting from the fusion of two haploid gametes.
  3. Relating or consisting cells.
  4. A rigid layer of polysaccharides.
  5. A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.
  6. Process of gathering.
  7. The stage of meiotic or mitotic cell division in which the chromosomes move away from one another to opposite poles of the spindle

13 Clues: A neuron. • Having cells. • Process of gathering. • Adenosine 5'-triphosphate • Relating or consisting cells. • A rigid layer of polysaccharides. • Less technical term for leukocyte. • To distribute into groups of a like kind : classify. • A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell. • Diploid cell resulting from the fusion of two haploid gametes. • ...

Plant Cells 2024-09-05

Plant Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Colorless plastids that store starch, lipids, and proteins
  2. Small organelles that are the sites of protein synthesis in the cell
  3. Structure within the nucleus that manufactures ribosomes and protein-producing structures
  4. Large, membrane-bound organelle in plant cells that maintains turgor pressure and stores nutrients
  5. Membrane-bound organelle involved in modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids
  6. Organelles with a double membrane known as the powerhouse of the cell, involved in energy production
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  1. Green plastids that contain chlorophyll and are involved in photosynthesis
  2. Membrane-bound organelle containing digestive enzymes to break down waste materials
  3. Organelles involved in the synthesis and storage of food and pigments in plant cells
  4. The outer boundary of the cell, controlling what enters and leaves
  5. Plastids responsible for pigment synthesis and storage, contributing color to fruits and flowers
  6. Small holes in the nuclear membrane that allow the passage of proteins and nucleic acids
  7. The cell organelle that contains genetic material and controls cell activities

13 Clues: Colorless plastids that store starch, lipids, and proteins • The outer boundary of the cell, controlling what enters and leaves • Small organelles that are the sites of protein synthesis in the cell • Green plastids that contain chlorophyll and are involved in photosynthesis • The cell organelle that contains genetic material and controls cell activities • ...

ANIMAL CELLS 2024-11-10

ANIMAL CELLS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Stores water
  2. Breaks down waste
  3. A coplex cell with a nucleus and other organelles
  4. Large organell made of membrane sheets
  5. Animal cells unlike plant cells do not have this
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  1. Fluid that fills the cell
  2. Makes ATP
  3. basic unit of life
  4. Surrounds living cells
  5. Composed of DNA and RNA
  6. Make proteins
  7. Organelle found in most Eukaryotic cells
  8. Essential for cell growth

13 Clues: Makes ATP • Stores water • Make proteins • Breaks down waste • basic unit of life • Surrounds living cells • Composed of DNA and RNA • Fluid that fills the cell • Essential for cell growth • Large organell made of membrane sheets • Organelle found in most Eukaryotic cells • Animal cells unlike plant cells do not have this • A coplex cell with a nucleus and other organelles

Cells Review 2024-10-21

Cells Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. genetic material
  2. cell parts
  3. the movement of water from high to low concentration
  4. moves molecules up a concentration gradient with the use of energy
  5. performs photosynthesis
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  1. the gel like substance that fills the cell
  2. the movement of molecules from high to low concentration without energy
  3. control center of the cell contains the cell's DNA
  4. makes protein
  5. provides cell support and structure in plant cells
  6. makes energy for the cell
  7. energy
  8. allows substances into and out of the cell

13 Clues: energy • cell parts • makes protein • genetic material • performs photosynthesis • makes energy for the cell • the gel like substance that fills the cell • allows substances into and out of the cell • control center of the cell contains the cell's DNA • provides cell support and structure in plant cells • the movement of water from high to low concentration • ...

Cell Theory Review 2025-10-24

Cell Theory Review crossword puzzle
Across
  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. • ...

Medical Terminology 2021-02-12

Medical Terminology crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Across
  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
Across
  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 • ...

Tumors 2026-02-02

Tumors crossword puzzle
Across
  1. indicator of high grade malignancy
  2. common microscopic finding in oligodendroglioma
  3. tumor arising from astrocytes
  4. epithelial tumor with calcifications and cysts
  5. dense cellular proliferation in malignant tumors
  6. concentric cellular pattern in meningioma
  7. loss of differentiation in malignant cells
  8. tumor arising from arachnoid cap cells
  9. primitive neuroectodermal tumor of the cerebellum
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  1. eosinophilic corkscrew shaped fibers
  2. mixed peripheral nerve tumor
  3. hair like astrocytes seen microscopically
  4. rosette formation around blood vessels
  5. highly vascular tumor commonly in the cerebellum
  6. increased figures indicate aggressive behavior
  7. tumor arising from ependymal cells
  8. benign peripheral nerve sheath tumor
  9. tumor with fried egg cells
  10. highly malignant astrocytic tumor with necrosis
  11. nuclear arrangement around areas of necrosis

20 Clues: tumor with fried egg cells • mixed peripheral nerve tumor • tumor arising from astrocytes • indicator of high grade malignancy • tumor arising from ependymal cells • eosinophilic corkscrew shaped fibers • benign peripheral nerve sheath tumor • rosette formation around blood vessels • tumor arising from arachnoid cap cells • hair like astrocytes seen microscopically • ...

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

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 • ...

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 • ...

Science Chapter 4 Review 2023-03-01

Science Chapter 4 Review crossword puzzle
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  1. - A type of electron microscope that produces high-resolution images of thin sections of specimens
  2. - Structures within the nucleus that carry genetic information
  3. - Long, whip-like structures that enable cells to move
  4. - A membrane-bound organelle that stores water, nutrients, and waste products
  5. - A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane of plant cells and provides support and protection
  6. - A microscope that uses a beam of electrons to magnify objects
  7. - The gel-like substance that fills the cell
  8. The basic unit of life
  9. The area visible through a microscope
  10. The scientific theory stating that all living organisms are composed of cells, and that all cells arise from pre-existing cells
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  1. The process of making something appear larger than it actually is
  2. A specialized structure within a cell that performs a specific function
  3. - A microscope that uses multiple lenses to magnify objects
  4. - A thin, semi-permeable membrane that surrounds and protects the cell
  5. - The central part of a cell that contains genetic material
  6. - A type of electron microscope that produces high-resolution images of surfaces
  7. - An organelle found in plant cells that carries out photosynthesis
  8. - Short, hair-like structures that enable cells to move

18 Clues: The basic unit of life • The area visible through a microscope • - The gel-like substance that fills the cell • - Long, whip-like structures that enable cells to move • - Short, hair-like structures that enable cells to move • - A microscope that uses multiple lenses to magnify objects • - The central part of a cell that contains genetic material • ...

Ecology II 2022-03-18

Ecology II crossword puzzle
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  1. Openings in the outer call layer of leaves and some stems.
  2. Plants with vascular tissue.
  3. The structure fern spores form in.
  4. A compact cluster of spore-bearing structures.
  5. sprouts from a seed,grows,produces new seeds, dies.
  6. Structures that either store food or help absorb food for the tiny sporophyte.
  7. Plant cells that lack cytoplasm and other living components when they mature, but their thick rigid cell walls remain.
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  1. Are plant cells that often are elongated and occur in long strands or cylinders that provide support for the surrounding cells.
  2. When the plant has a life span of two years.
  3. Most flexible, thin-walled cells found throughout a plant.
  4. A plant that can live for several years.
  5. Specialized transport tissue.
  6. A plant that lives anchored to an object or another plant.
  7. Clusters of sporangia form this.
  8. A food-storage organ.
  9. Plants that lack specialized transport tissues.
  10. A plant structure that contains an embryo,contains nutrients for the embryo, and is covered with a protective coat.
  11. A structure that contains the male or female reproductive structures of cycads and other gymnosperm plants.

18 Clues: A food-storage organ. • Plants with vascular tissue. • Specialized transport tissue. • Clusters of sporangia form this. • The structure fern spores form in. • A plant that can live for several years. • When the plant has a life span of two years. • A compact cluster of spore-bearing structures. • Plants that lack specialized transport tissues. • ...

The cell 2024-09-29

The cell crossword puzzle
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  1. Selective _____ is one of the functions of the outer cell boundary.
  2. What are the initials of the last names of the three scientists who created the cell theory?
  3. A type of cell division that produces four genetically different cells.
  4. _____ is a structure that helps cells maintain their shape and internal organization.
  5. The cell is the basic unit of _____ and functions in organism.
  6. _____ apparatus is usually located near the nucleus and its function is "packaging".
  7. Organelle that contains DNA and is the control center of the cell.
  8. The main function of these organelles is the conversion of energy.
  9. _____ endoplasmic reticulum has ribosomes and proteins are synthetized here.
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  1. _____ is not bound by a membrane and is in another organelle.
  2. _____ is the gel-like fluid inside the cell.
  3. A type of cell division that produces two genetically identical daughter cells.
  4. All cells come from the division of ____ cells.
  5. _____ are sometimes considered to be the digestive system of the cell.
  6. Plasma / cell _____ separates extracellular material from intracellular material.
  7. Mature _____ blood cells are cells without a nucleus.
  8. _____ material is found in the DNA or RNA of each cell.
  9. _____ endoplasmic reticulum is for the synthesis and metabolism of lipids and sugars.

18 Clues: _____ is the gel-like fluid inside the cell. • All cells come from the division of ____ cells. • Mature _____ blood cells are cells without a nucleus. • _____ material is found in the DNA or RNA of each cell. • _____ is not bound by a membrane and is in another organelle. • The cell is the basic unit of _____ and functions in organism. • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

Cells Parts 2021-10-15

Cells Parts crossword puzzle
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  1. body Thought of as mail room of cell receives information
  2. an optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as mineral samples or animal or plant cells, typically magnified several hundred times.
  3. cell prokaryotic, contains no nucleus, no membrane bound organelles
  4. cell organelle filled with enzymes needed to break down certain materials in the cell
  5. Cell organelle that stores materials such as water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates
  6. A jellylike fluid inside the cell in which the organelles are suspended
  7. Basic unit of life
  8. Control center of the cell
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  1. Powerhouse of the cell, organelle that is the site of ATP (energy) production
  2. organelles that capture the energy from sunlight and convert it into chemical energy in a process called photosynthesis
  3. Makes proteins
  4. wall A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support to the cell
  5. Reticulum A cell structure that forms a maze of passageways in which proteins and other materials are carried from one part of the cell to another.
  6. theory A widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things
  7. membrane thin, flexible barrier around a cell; regulates what enters and leaves the cell
  8. specialized structure that performs important cellular functions within a eukaryotic cell

16 Clues: Makes proteins • Basic unit of life • Control center of the cell • body Thought of as mail room of cell receives information • cell prokaryotic, contains no nucleus, no membrane bound organelles • A jellylike fluid inside the cell in which the organelles are suspended • Powerhouse of the cell, organelle that is the site of ATP (energy) production • ...

SPECIALISED CELLS 2021-08-22

SPECIALISED CELLS crossword puzzle
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  1. Small round flat red cell that specialises in carrying oxygen around animals (3,5,4)
  2. Tiny cell made by males - only contain half the DNA (5,4)
  3. Describes the shape of red blood cells
  4. Muscle cells appear shorter when they are this
  5. Two guard cells have one of these between them
  6. Sperm cells have one of these to help them swim about
  7. A technical term that means both egg and sperm cell
  8. A plant cell that specialises in finding and soaking up water (4,4,4)
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  1. Another word for nerve cell
  2. Palisade cells are full of these organelles
  3. Long animal cell that carries electrical impulses from one part of the body to another (5,4)
  4. Layer of cells that cover the outer surface of a plant
  5. The biggest cell found in female humans - only contain half the DNA (3,4)

13 Clues: Another word for nerve cell • Describes the shape of red blood cells • Palisade cells are full of these organelles • Muscle cells appear shorter when they are this • Two guard cells have one of these between them • A technical term that means both egg and sperm cell • Sperm cells have one of these to help them swim about • ...

Plant cells 2022-02-09

Plant cells crossword puzzle
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  1. is an organelle found in most eukaryotic cells. Part of the endomembrane system in the cytoplasm
  2. gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell.
  3. membrane-bound cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes.
  4. The rough ER, studded with millions of membrane bound ribosomes
  5. A nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle
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  1. in cell biology a centriole is a cylindrical organelle composed mainly of a protein called tubulin.
  2. macromolecular machines, found within all cells, that perform biological protein synthesis.
  3. is a hairlike appendage that protrudes from a wide range of microorganisms termed as flagellates.
  4. dynamic network of interlinking protein filaments present in the cytoplasm of all cells, excluding bacteria and archaea.
  5. an organelle found in large numbers in most cells, in which the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur.
  6. present in plant and fungal cells and some protist, animal, and bacterial cells
  7. an organelle found on eukaryotic cells in the shape of a slender protuberance that projects from the much larger cell body.
  8. found in all cells and separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment.

13 Clues: A nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle • gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell. • membrane-bound cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes. • The rough ER, studded with millions of membrane bound ribosomes • present in plant and fungal cells and some protist, animal, and bacterial cells • ...

Cells & Organelles 2022-02-15

Cells & Organelles crossword puzzle
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  1. The smallest type of cell.
  2. A cell without a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.
  3. The protection from this organelle is the reason DNA doesn't leave.
  4. A primary organelle in muscle cells.
  5. The cell ___ controls what goes in and out of a cell.
  6. Jelly-like material that holds organelles in place.
  7. ______ do the work of the cells.
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  1. A eukaryotic cell without a cell wall, which is also the largest type of cell.
  2. Plant and Animal cells are _________.
  3. The three types are; food, central, and contractile.
  4. The only eukaryotic cells that have a cell wall.
  5. The organelles that synthesize proteins and attach to the ER are _______.
  6. All organisms are made up of one or more _____.

13 Clues: The smallest type of cell. • ______ do the work of the cells. • A primary organelle in muscle cells. • Plant and Animal cells are _________. • All organisms are made up of one or more _____. • The only eukaryotic cells that have a cell wall. • Jelly-like material that holds organelles in place. • The three types are; food, central, and contractile. • ...

cells crossword 2021-08-05

cells crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. plants need it to survive
  2. better view
  3. has a lot of important jobs
  4. zooms in
  5. helps with transport
  6. hold information on cells
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  1. sugary source of energy
  2. to do with the process of plants
  3. wall protection for cells
  4. need it to breathe
  5. a liquid everything needs
  6. takes up a lot of space
  7. smallest organism
  8. all cells need it

14 Clues: zooms in • better view • smallest organism • all cells need it • need it to breathe • helps with transport • sugary source of energy • takes up a lot of space • plants need it to survive • wall protection for cells • a liquid everything needs • hold information on cells • has a lot of important jobs • to do with the process of plants

Specialised Cells 2013-06-20

Specialised Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. The name of a type of cell with hairs on it.
  2. The molecule found in red blood cells that binds to oxygen.
  3. Sticky substance that is swept up the airways by cillia to trap dirt and pathogens.
  4. A very long cell.
  5. Muscle cells contain lots of these.
  6. Root Hair Cells are designed for this.
  7. A cell that contains yolk.
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  1. The name of the hairs on the cells that line all the air passages in the lungs.
  2. A cell that has a sac of enzymes to digest the wall of an egg.
  3. The organ where eggs are made.
  4. An organelle needed for photosynthesis.
  5. A type of cell that contains many chloroplasts.
  6. An organelle that is usually found in all types of cells but is NOT found in a red blood cell.

13 Clues: A very long cell. • A cell that contains yolk. • The organ where eggs are made. • Muscle cells contain lots of these. • Root Hair Cells are designed for this. • An organelle needed for photosynthesis. • The name of a type of cell with hairs on it. • A type of cell that contains many chloroplasts. • The molecule found in red blood cells that binds to oxygen. • ...

Cells Crossword 2016-05-16

Cells Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. In a plant cell, stores food, water and waste for the cell.
  2. A flower contains these in order to make its own energy, simple celled.
  3. Directs all actions including reproduction.The Brain of the cell.
  4. Produces most of the cells energy.
  5. Gelly surroundings in the cell.
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  1. In every living thing and carries genetic information.
  2. In a plant cell, captures energy from the sun.
  3. Discovered the cell in 1665 using a microscope.
  4. Basic units of all living things including humans.
  5. Gives a plant cell shape.
  6. Holds and protects the cell, controls movements in and out.
  7. Humans contain these in order to complete everyday tasks.
  8. Helps you to see things unable by the naked eye.

13 Clues: Gives a plant cell shape. • Gelly surroundings in the cell. • Produces most of the cells energy. • In a plant cell, captures energy from the sun. • Discovered the cell in 1665 using a microscope. • Helps you to see things unable by the naked eye. • Basic units of all living things including humans. • In every living thing and carries genetic information. • ...

Plant cells 2023-11-15

Plant cells crossword puzzle
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  1. RETICULUM
  2. net work of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis.
  3. center of the cell that contains DNA.
  4. MEMBRANE
  5. that contains digestive enzymes.
  6. WALL
  7. function organelles that can modifying,sorting and packaging proteins.
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  1. COMPLEX
  2. that controls the movement of substance in out of the cells.
  3. is a structure layer surrounding some types of cells.
  4. that producing ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
  5. machine that carrybout protein synthesis.
  6. that stores water,nutrientsand waste products.
  7. called plasma membrane.

14 Clues: WALL • COMPLEX • MEMBRANE • RETICULUM • called plasma membrane. • that contains digestive enzymes. • center of the cell that contains DNA. • machine that carrybout protein synthesis. • that producing ATP (adenosine triphosphate). • that stores water,nutrientsand waste products. • is a structure layer surrounding some types of cells. • ...

Specialised Cells 2022-10-09

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

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 Waiaka 2022-10-25

cells Waiaka crossword puzzle
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  1. a small dense spherical structure in the nucleus of a cell during interphase.
  2. the material of which the chromosomes of organisms other than bacteria (i.e., eukaryotes) are composed. It consists of protein, RNA, and DNA.
  3. singular) that generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions.
  4. Cytoplasm is the gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell. It is composed of water, salts, and various organic molecules. Some intracellular organelles, such the nucleus and mitochondria, are enclosed by membranes that separate them from the cytoplasm.
  5. a space or vesicle within the cytoplasm of a cell, enclosed by a membrane and typically containing fluid.
  6. Controls and regulates everything in
  7. a membrane-bound cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes
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  1. 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.
  2. a rigid layer of polysaccharides lying outside the plasma membrane of the cells of plants, fungi, and bacteria. In the algae and higher plants it consists mainly of cellulose.
  3. a complex of vesicles and folded membranes within the cytoplasm of most eukaryotic cells, involved in secretion and intracellular transport.
  4. (in green plant cells) a plastid that contains chlorophyll and in which photosynthesis takes place.
  5. the semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell.
  6. a minute particle consisting of RNA and associated proteins found in large numbers in the cytoplasm of living cells. They bind messenger RNA and transfer RNA to synthesize polypeptides and proteins.

13 Clues: Controls and regulates everything in • the semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell. • a membrane-bound cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes • a small dense spherical structure in the nucleus of a cell during interphase. • (in green plant cells) a plastid that contains chlorophyll and in which photosynthesis takes place. • ...

Cells Quiz 2023-02-01

Cells Quiz crossword puzzle
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  1. in BOTH cells, a part of a cell that directs all cell activities
  2. in BOTH cells, a part of a cell that stores food and water
  3. the basic unit of life
  4. structures that has a specific task within a cell
  5. in BOTH types of cells – controls what goes in and out of the cell
  6. the process that takes place inside the chloroplasts in which allows plants to make its own food
  7. in PLANT cells, helps protect and support the cell and gives a plant cell a shape (two words with a dash - in between)
  8. this type of cell does NOT have chloroplasts
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  1. an instrument used to see a cell
  2. Jelly-like substance that fills the cell
  3. uses oxygen to transform food into energy to help the cell carry out activities.
  4. an organelle in PLANT cells that makes food from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide
  5. this type of cell is surrounded by a thick, rigid cell wall

13 Clues: the basic unit of life • an instrument used to see a cell • Jelly-like substance that fills the cell • this type of cell does NOT have chloroplasts • structures that has a specific task within a cell • in BOTH cells, a part of a cell that stores food and water • this type of cell is surrounded by a thick, rigid cell wall • ...

Plant Cells 2023-08-30

Plant Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. The energy-producing organelles in plant cells
  2. Functions as a micro-machine for making proteins
  3. The semi-permeable barrier that encloses the cell
  4. The phase of mitosis where chromosomes move apart to opposite polls of the cell
  5. Process by which a cell divides its nucleus into two identical nuclei
  6. Large storage sac in plant cells
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  1. The phase of mitosis where chromosomes line up and move to the center
  2. The process by which the cytoplasm divides after nuclear division
  3. Jellylike substance that fills the cell
  4. The division of a cell's genetic material into two identical nuclei
  5. The phase of mitosis where a nuclear membrane forms around separated chromosomes
  6. The green pigment responsible for capturing light energy in chloroplasts
  7. Structure that stores DNA and acts as a cell's command center

13 Clues: Large storage sac in plant cells • Jellylike substance that fills the cell • The energy-producing organelles in plant cells • Functions as a micro-machine for making proteins • The semi-permeable barrier that encloses the cell • Structure that stores DNA and acts as a cell's command center • The process by which the cytoplasm divides after nuclear division • ...

Eukaryotic Cells 2023-09-29

Eukaryotic Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Assembles (puts together) proteins and cell membrane.
  2. converts food energy into usable energy for the cell.
  3. Storage , Holds water and other substances , Digests cellular waste in plant cells.
  4. Chemical inside the chloroplast. Responsible for photosynthesis. Gives the plant a green pigment.
  5. Converts Sun’s energy into food (sugars) through photosynthesis.
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  1. Makes proteins through coding.
  2. Controls what enters and leaves the cell.
  3. Contains the cell structures.
  4. First name of the guy who was the first to look at cells, last name spelled "Hooke."
  5. Contains the DNA (genetic information) and controls the functions of the cell.
  6. Supports the cell , Provides the shape of the plant cell.
  7. What Robert Hooke observed under a microscope... Not cells, but the actual specimen.
  8. Digests cellular waste in animal cells.

13 Clues: Contains the cell structures. • Makes proteins through coding. • Digests cellular waste in animal cells. • Controls what enters and leaves the cell. • Assembles (puts together) proteins and cell membrane. • converts food energy into usable energy for the cell. • Supports the cell , Provides the shape of the plant cell. • ...

Animal Cells 2025-04-04

Animal Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. green substance in chloroplasts that traps the suns energy
  2. string like structure in a cell nucleus that carries information controlling all the cell's activities
  3. tiny structures in the cytoplasm of a cell that performs a special job
  4. organelle that is used for storing materials
  5. group of organisms that have the same characteristics and are able to produce offspring that can reproduce
  6. organelle that puts together proteins for a cell
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  1. microscope having more than one lens
  2. jellylike substance that fills the space between the cell membrane and the nucleus
  3. thin outer covering that holds a cell together
  4. organelle that makes sugar, using carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight
  5. part of the cell that controls activities of other cell parts
  6. organelle where food and oxygen react to release energy
  7. theory that the cell is the basic unit of life and only living cells can produce new living cells

13 Clues: microscope having more than one lens • organelle that is used for storing materials • thin outer covering that holds a cell together • organelle that puts together proteins for a cell • organelle where food and oxygen react to release energy • green substance in chloroplasts that traps the suns energy • part of the cell that controls activities of other cell parts • ...

Animal Cells 2024-10-30

Animal Cells crossword puzzle
Across
  1. makes energy out of sugars
  2. make proteins
  3. control center of cell
  4. smaller than in a plant cell, these are storage tanks
  5. a tail on some cells
  6. recycles old cell parts
  7. hairlike exterior of some cells
  8. all the cell's organelles are floating in it
Down
  1. has ribosomes attached to it
  2. sends instructions to make ribosomes
  3. What kind of cell is an animal cell?
  4. keeps the outside out, inside in
  5. prepares material for cell export

13 Clues: make proteins • a tail on some cells • control center of cell • recycles old cell parts • makes energy out of sugars • has ribosomes attached to it • hairlike exterior of some cells • keeps the outside out, inside in • prepares material for cell export • sends instructions to make ribosomes • What kind of cell is an animal cell? • all the cell's organelles are floating in it • ...

Cells Vocabulary 2025-06-06

Cells Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an organism that consists of a single cell
  2. the fluid that fills the cell and supports organelles within the cytoplasm
  3. a rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support to the cell
  4. an organism that consists of more than one cell
  5. in eukaryotic cells, the organelle that is the site of cellular respiration, which releases energy for use by the cell
  6. a non-membranous organelle that makes proteins
  7. a phospholipid layer that covers a cell’s surface and acts as a barrier between the inside of a cell and the cell’s environment
Down
  1. one of the small bodies that are found in the cytoplasm of a cell and that are specialized to perform a specific function
  2. in a eukaryotic cell, a membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell’s DNA and that has a role in processes such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction
  3. a semifluid material present in cells of containing the cytosol and other organelles that are closed off by the cell membrane.
  4. the smallest unit that can perform all life processes
  5. a living thing; anything that can carry out life processes independently
  6. an organelle found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs

13 Clues: an organism that consists of a single cell • a non-membranous organelle that makes proteins • an organism that consists of more than one cell • the smallest unit that can perform all life processes • an organelle found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs • a living thing; anything that can carry out life processes independently • ...

biology crossword 2022-01-04

biology crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Across
  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
Across
  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
Across
  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
Across
  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
Across
  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
Across
  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
Down
  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
Across
  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 • ...

Leaves 2025-05-07

Leaves crossword puzzle
Across
  1. perform the most photosynthesis
  2. gas needed for photosynthesis
  3. travels in the phloem
  4. energy for photosynthesis
  5. arrangement of the lower leaf cells
  6. exits the leaf through stomata
  7. how plants retain water
  8. water leaving the leaf
  9. prevents water evaporating out of the top of the leaf
  10. traps the sun's energy
  11. stomata during the day
  12. travels up the xylem
Down
  1. like tiny mouths on a leaf
  2. vary greatly in size and shape
  3. bundles of xylem and phloem
  4. what happens in leaves
  5. protect the cells inside the leaf
  6. enters the leaf through stomata
  7. have spaces for carbon dioxide
  8. arrangement of the upper leaf cells
  9. a plant's food
  10. stomata at night
  11. lots of them in the upper leaf cells
  12. a gas plants have too much of

24 Clues: a plant's food • stomata at night • travels up the xylem • travels in the phloem • what happens in leaves • water leaving the leaf • traps the sun's energy • stomata during the day • how plants retain water • energy for photosynthesis • like tiny mouths on a leaf • bundles of xylem and phloem • gas needed for photosynthesis • a gas plants have too much of • vary greatly in size and shape • ...

Plant Cell 2025-10-13

Plant Cell crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Organelle for photosynthesis.
  2. Plants with a transport system.
  3. Leaf transport system.
  4. Waxy layer on a leaf.
  5. Creates its own food.
  6. Leaf pores for gas exchange.
  7. Plants without a transport system.
  8. Cells that control stomata opening and closing.
  9. Eats others for energy.
  10. Group of similar cells.
  11. Plant with exposed seeds.
  12. Flowering plants.
  13. Top layer of a leaf.
  14. Loosely packed, air-filled leaf cells.
Down
  1. Bottom layer of a leaf with stomata.
  2. Small, nonvascular plants.
  3. Green pigment for absorbing sunlight.
  4. Plants using sunlight to make food.
  5. Formula representing a reaction.
  6. Gaps in the mesophyll for gas movement.
  7. Tightly packed, photosynthesizing cells.
  8. Inner tissue of a leaf.

22 Clues: Flowering plants. • Top layer of a leaf. • Waxy layer on a leaf. • Creates its own food. • Leaf transport system. • Eats others for energy. • Group of similar cells. • Inner tissue of a leaf. • Plant with exposed seeds. • Small, nonvascular plants. • Leaf pores for gas exchange. • Organelle for photosynthesis. • Plants with a transport system. • Formula representing a reaction. • ...

Cell Basics - (2 word phrases have no space between words) 2025-12-19

Cell Basics - (2 word phrases have no space between words) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Controls what enters and leaves
  2. Making food using sunlight
  3. Cell with a cell wall and chloroplasts
  4. Rigid outer support layer
  5. Helps build and repair cells
  6. Releasing energy from food
  7. Main energy source for cells
  8. One cell becoming two
  9. Explains how cells relate to life
  10. Smallest unit of life
  11. Cell with a nucleus
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  1. Cell without a nucleus
  2. Made of one cell
  3. Instructions for life
  4. Movement from high to low
  5. Made of many cells
  6. Fat used for energy
  7. Simple single cell organism with no nucleus
  8. Water moving across a membrane
  9. Cell without a cell wall
  10. A living thing
  11. Tool used to see tiny things

22 Clues: A living thing • Made of one cell • Made of many cells • Fat used for energy • Cell with a nucleus • Instructions for life • One cell becoming two • Smallest unit of life • Cell without a nucleus • Cell without a cell wall • Movement from high to low • Rigid outer support layer • Making food using sunlight • Releasing energy from food • Helps build and repair cells • ...

Unit 1 Test CW 2019-11-13

Unit 1 Test CW crossword puzzle
Across
  1. middle layer of cells
  2. when one side of a group of hollow cells indents
  3. when a cell has a nucleus and other organelles
  4. on inside of sponge, have flagella
  5. second to last specific category
  6. having no body cavity or organs
  7. outer layer of cells
Down
  1. fertilized egg
  2. the things that sting prey (on tentacles)
  3. 32 or more cells with a filled in center
  4. when cluster of cells hollows out
  5. the term for when an organism produces eggs and sperm
  6. aid in reproduction and in carrying nutrients
  7. inner layer of cells
  8. small openings that allow water into the sponge

15 Clues: fertilized egg • inner layer of cells • outer layer of cells • middle layer of cells • having no body cavity or organs • second to last specific category • when cluster of cells hollows out • on inside of sponge, have flagella • 32 or more cells with a filled in center • the things that sting prey (on tentacles) • aid in reproduction and in carrying nutrients • ...

Unit 6 Vocab ChoiceBoard Crossword Puzzle 2025-02-28

Unit 6 Vocab ChoiceBoard Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. sister chromatid separation,
  2. Cells, non-reproductive cells making up an organism's body,
  3. Cell, cell that divides to produce two daughter cells,
  4. chromosome condensation and nuclear envelope breakdown,
  5. Cells, cells that can differentiate and self-renew.
  6. nuclear envelope reformation and chromosome uncoiling,
  7. thread-like structure carrying genetic info,
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  1. cytoplasm division and cell splitting,
  2. having two sets of chromosomes,
  3. chromosome alignment at cell center,
  4. cell growth and DNA replication stage,
  5. process of cell division resulting in two identical cells,
  6. Cycle, series of events leading to cell division and replication,
  7. Cell, cell resulting from parent cell division,
  8. Reproduction, producing offspring without gamete fusion,

15 Clues: sister chromatid separation, • having two sets of chromosomes, • chromosome alignment at cell center, • cytoplasm division and cell splitting, • cell growth and DNA replication stage, • thread-like structure carrying genetic info, • Cell, cell resulting from parent cell division, • Cells, cells that can differentiate and self-renew. • ...

Chapter 4 2025-03-03

Chapter 4 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. forms tendons, ligaments, deeper layers of skin
  2. also called areolar connective tissue
  3. column shaped cells
  4. flattened cells
  5. fat cells store fat in vacuoles
  6. divides body into left and right sides
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  1. contains plasma and cells
  2. divides body into front and back
  3. specialized nervous system cell
  4. makes up internal framework of soft organs (liver) and the lymphatic
  5. matrix (ground substance) composed of calcium phosphate
  6. structures composed of two or more tissue types joined together; perform specific functions
  7. cube shaped cells
  8. Groups of specialized cells that are similar is structure and perform a common function
  9. surrounds hollow organs (stomach and bladder) that change shape or size regularly

15 Clues: flattened cells • cube shaped cells • column shaped cells • contains plasma and cells • specialized nervous system cell • fat cells store fat in vacuoles • divides body into front and back • also called areolar connective tissue • divides body into left and right sides • forms tendons, ligaments, deeper layers of skin • matrix (ground substance) composed of calcium phosphate • ...

Crosword 2025-07-18

Crosword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. simple organisms that are not animals plants or fungi
  2. a type of sugar that gives energy
  3. tells if something is sour or not
  4. group of cells that do specific job
  5. a space in cells that stores stuff like water or food
  6. movement of particles from high to low concentration
  7. body parts that do specific functions
  8. made of many cells
  9. the basic units of live
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  1. a cell that has specific job
  2. made of only one cell
  3. long thin structures found in cells
  4. a tiny organism that moves and eats with his body
  5. an enzime that breaks down fats
  6. a strong outer layer in plant cells

15 Clues: made of many cells • made of only one cell • the basic units of live • a cell that has specific job • an enzime that breaks down fats • a type of sugar that gives energy • tells if something is sour or not • long thin structures found in cells • group of cells that do specific job • a strong outer layer in plant cells • body parts that do specific functions • ...

Chapter 3 2026-02-02

Chapter 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. responsible for persistent colonization of teeth
  2. grape-like cluster of cells
  3. bristle-like fibers that aid in adhesion
  4. 3rd step in replication cycle, replicating genetic material
  5. site for protein synthesis
  6. provides a strong, but flexible support framework composing bacterial cell walls
  7. pair of single cells
  8. chain of single cells
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  1. single flagellum
  2. used in conjugation between cells
  3. group of four single cells
  4. 5th step in replication cycle, new virions leave host and infect other cells
  5. 4th step in replication cycle, putting together new virions
  6. a polysaccharide coating outside the bacteria structure
  7. cell movement in response to chemical stimulus

15 Clues: single flagellum • pair of single cells • chain of single cells • group of four single cells • site for protein synthesis • grape-like cluster of cells • used in conjugation between cells • bristle-like fibers that aid in adhesion • cell movement in response to chemical stimulus • responsible for persistent colonization of teeth • ...

Scientific Measurement & The Microscope 2023-05-30

Scientific Measurement & The Microscope crossword puzzle
Across
  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. • ...

Unit 3 vocab 2024-10-17

Unit 3 vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Organisms whose cells lack a nucleus and other organelles
  2. Organelle that prepares proteins and lipid (fat) molecules for use in other places inside and outside the cell
  3. Movement of molecules from an area of high concentration of the molecules to an area with a lower concentration
  4. Organelle that acts as storage
  5. Process for moving large molecules out of the cell to the cell exterior by pushing them out in a vessel
  6. Barrel shaped organelle inside animal cells that are made of microtubules and are involved in cell division
  7. The smallest unit that can live on its own and that makes up all living organisms
  8. Membrane inside a cell through which proteins and other molecules move
  9. Two-layered arrangement of phosphate and lipid molecules that form a cell membrane
  10. Movement of water molecules from a solution with a high concentration to low
  11. Cell or organism that possesses a clearly defined nucleus
  12. Diffusion that uses specialized proteins to help larger molecules move across a cell membrane
  13. Cell structure that has one or more specific jobs to perform in the cell
  14. Process where membrane proteins transport molecules across cells for low to high concentration, requires ATP
  15. A solution that has a higher concentration of solute compared to the cell
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  1. A solution that has the same solute concentration and water concentration inside and outside the cell
  2. Ability of the cell membrane to control the flow of substances in and out of the cell
  3. The cellular machinery responsible for making proteins
  4. Rigid, external layer that is only found in plant cells that is specifically designed to provide structural support and rigidity
  5. triphosphate(ATP): The source of energy for use and storage at the cellular level
  6. Process by which cells take in substances from outside of the cell by engulfing them in a vesicle
  7. A substance that can be dissolved into a solution by a solvent
  8. Cells with the potential to develop into many different types of cells in the body
  9. A solution that has a lower concentration of solute compared to the cell
  10. Organelle within the cells of plants and certain algae that is the site of photosynthesis
  11. Organelle that contains digestive enzymes
  12. The processes by which stem cells become mature cells with specific functions
  13. Separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment
  14. An instrument that can be used to observe small objects, even cells
  15. A substance with the ability to dissolve other substances (solutes) to form a solution
  16. The membrane found in all cells that separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment
  17. The membrane-enclosed organelle within a cell that contains the chromosomes
  18. The gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell
  19. Organelle that produces the energy necessary for the cell's survival and functioning(ATP)

34 Clues: Organelle that acts as storage • Organelle that contains digestive enzymes • The gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell • The cellular machinery responsible for making proteins • Organisms whose cells lack a nucleus and other organelles • Cell or organism that possesses a clearly defined nucleus • ...

Immunity 2025-03-26

Immunity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Our skin is part of the ____ line of defense in immunity
  2. Lymphocytes and Monocytes are ____
  3. Portions of cells, viruses, and molecules the body recognizes as foreign
  4. The primary function of B cells is to secrete ___
  5. The three-dimensional shape of the antigen region that is recognized by the immune system
  6. Normal microbiota changing pH to favor their own growth is an example of microbial ____
  7. Clumping of antigen-bound antibodies which slows activity of pathogens and increases chance of phagocytosis
  8. Signal leukocytes to move to a site of inflammation or infection
  9. The ____ cascade utilizes proteins, triggers multiple pathways, and results in the lysis of foreign cells
  10. Proteins released by host cells to nonspecifically inhibit the spread of viral infections
  11. In phagocytosis, ___ surround the microbe to help internalize it
  12. An enzyme found in saliva, tears, sweat, etc. that breaks down bacterial cell walls
  13. The role of histamine in the inflammation process is to cause ___
  14. Prostaglandins and leukotrienes increase the ____ of vessels
  15. Chemicals such as lysozyme and toll-like receptors are part of ____ defenses
  16. ____ immune response is often directed against extracellular pathogens and toxins
  17. Inflammation is a ____, nonspecific response to tissue damage
  18. ____ cells are phagocytic cells in the skin and mucous membranes
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  1. ____ acquired active immunity come from vaccines
  2. The _____ system is made up of vessels, cells, tissues, and organs that are directly involved in adaptive immunity
  3. The type of cytokines that act as a signal among leukocytes
  4. The third line of defense if part of ____ immunity
  5. The inflammation process allows ___ proteins to seep into damaged tissue
  6. The antibody function that stimulates phagocytosis
  7. Structures present on microbes that are not found on human cells, recognized by toll-like receptors
  8. ____ membranes are part of first line of defense
  9. The first line of defense in immunity utilizes _____ barriers
  10. The term for all white blood cells
  11. B lymphocytes mature in the red bone marrow while T lymphocytes mature in the ___
  12. Naturally acquired ____ immunity occurs in a fetus or newborn from antibodies being passed through the placenta or in breast milk
  13. The second line of defense is part of ____ immunity
  14. In _____ immune response, T cells act against intracellular pathogens
  15. A small percentage of B cells become ____ B cells which are long-lived and complementary to the specific antigen that triggered their production
  16. Fevers enhance _____ effect and inhibit some microbial growth
  17. Immune cells that treat ___ as foreign are normally eliminated during immune system development
  18. Basophils, Eosinophils, and Neutrophils are all ____
  19. A _____ white blood count can help show signs of disease
  20. Iron-binding proteins in ____ can sequester iron to prevent invading pathogens from using it
  21. A fever is caused by _____ triggering the hypothalamus to reset at a higher temperature

39 Clues: Lymphocytes and Monocytes are ____ • The term for all white blood cells • ____ acquired active immunity come from vaccines • ____ membranes are part of first line of defense • The primary function of B cells is to secrete ___ • The third line of defense if part of ____ immunity • The antibody function that stimulates phagocytosis • ...

Biology Chapter 5 Terms 2024-11-12

Biology Chapter 5 Terms crossword puzzle
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  1. feedback, a cellular signaling mechanism in which the product of a particular process enhances the process itself
  2. 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 blocks of all life-forms, and carry out life processes to maintain homeostasis
  3. diffusion, type of passive transport in which substances can move across a cell membrane through special protein channels embedded in the membrane
  4. a structure found within the cytoplasm of cells that performs a specific set of functions in the cell that the cell needs to survive
  5. 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
  6. solution, solution whose solute concentration is greater than the solute concentration of the cytoplasm in a cell
  7. organism, an organism consisting of only one cell.
  8. feedback, a cellular signaling mechanism in which the product of a particular process inhibits the process itself
  9. solution, solution whose solute concentration is less than the solute concentration of the cytoplasm in a cell.
  10. a thick fluid inside cells that contains the organelles
  11. a protective coating found outside the cell walls of many bacteria
  12. diffusion of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane
  13. transport, the movement of substances across a cell membrane without the need for energy
  14. the internal balance with the systems of living organisms that must be kept stable in order to maintain life. Processes include, nutrition, expelling waste, and responding to environment
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  1. an organism with cells having a true nucleus as well as membrane bound organelles
  2. the structure with cells that helps define their shape, maintains internal organization, and aids in division and movement
  3. organism, an organism consisting of two or more cells. These cells cannot live independently apart from the organism
  4. A group of cells that live and work together. Unlike cells in a multicellular organism, cells in a colony may break away and survive on their own
  5. a structure made of two or more tissues that work together to perform a particular function
  6. a group of cells that are specialized to perform a particular function
  7. the cellular organelle that directs the protein-building process
  8. an organism with cells lacking a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
  9. system, a group of two or more organs that work together to perform a particular function
  10. solution, a solution whose solute concentration is equal to the solute concentration of the cytoplasm in a cell
  11. the non-membrane-bound region in a prokaryotic cell that contains most of the genetic material
  12. A whiplike cellular organelle similar in structure to a cilium but longer and used primarily for movement of many bacteria

26 Clues: organism, an organism consisting of only one cell. • a thick fluid inside cells that contains the organelles • diffusion of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane • the cellular organelle that directs the protein-building process • a protective coating found outside the cell walls of many bacteria • ...

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 • ...

Circulatory System 2025-10-23

Circulatory System crossword puzzle
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  1. Attack Event when blood flow to heart muscle is blocked.
  2. Tiny vessels where gases and nutrients exchange with tissues.
  3. Cell fragments that help blood clot after injury.
  4. Artery Disease Condition where plaque narrows heart-feeding vessels.
  5. Vessels that carry blood back to the heart.
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  1. Liquid part of blood that transports cells and dissolved materials.
  2. Vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
  3. Blood Cells Cells that identify and fight pathogens.
  4. Substances in blood that feed and energize cells.
  5. Fluid that carries oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and wastes.
  6. System Body system that moves blood, gases, nutrients, and wastes.
  7. Muscular pump that keeps blood moving.
  8. Dioxide Waste gas carried from cells to the lungs.
  9. Blood Cells Cells that carry oxygen using hemoglobin.
  10. Gas picked up in the lungs and delivered to cells.

15 Clues: Muscular pump that keeps blood moving. • Vessels that carry blood back to the heart. • Vessels that carry blood away from the heart. • Substances in blood that feed and energize cells. • Cell fragments that help blood clot after injury. • Gas picked up in the lungs and delivered to cells. • Blood Cells Cells that identify and fight pathogens. • ...

Cell Discovery and Theory 2024-01-12

Cell Discovery and Theory crossword puzzle
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  1. the only teacher of Biology B at HLHS (last name only)
  2. used a compound microscope which pioneered the study of bacteria (last name only)
  3. distinct internal cell structures that carry out specific cell functions
  4. a distinct central organelle that contains the cell's genetic material
  5. cells without a nucleus or other membrane bound organelles (______________ cells)
  6. observed cork and named the tiny chambers he sees cells (last name only)
  7. the genetic material that is found in the nucleus of a cell
  8. states that organisms are made of one or more cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and all cells come from other cells (two words)
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  1. a special boundary that helps control what enters and leaves the cell (____________ membrane)
  2. the invention and improvement of this scientific tool led to a better understanding of cells
  3. wrote the book, Biology of the Cell Surface, after years of studying the structure and function of cells (last name only)
  4. type of microscope that was invented during WWII that does not use lenses (__________________ microscope)
  5. contain a nucleus and other organelles that are bond by membranes (________________ cells)
  6. the structural and functional units of all living things

14 Clues: the only teacher of Biology B at HLHS (last name only) • the structural and functional units of all living things • the genetic material that is found in the nucleus of a cell • a distinct central organelle that contains the cell's genetic material • distinct internal cell structures that carry out specific cell functions • ...

Cardiovascular System 2024-04-15

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
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  1. Made of cells and plasma
  2. Red blood cells that make up 45% of blood volume
  3. Blood function: Fight ______
  4. Blood's liquid matrix
  5. All blood in cells remove ______
  6. Carry deoxygenated blood from the body cells to the heart
  7. Blood cells that connect arteries and veins
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  1. White blood cells
  2. Other name for thrombocytes
  3. A protein that uses iron to bind 4 oxygen
  4. Reactions that stop bleeding when a blood vessel is injured
  5. Carry oxygenated blood from the heart to cells
  6. Pump made of cardiac muscle

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

Unit 4 Crossword Puzzle 2020-10-16

Unit 4 Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. may lower risk of heart disease
  2. Found mostly in animal products, bad for you
  3. helps regulate body functions
  4. simple carbohydrates found in fruit
  5. supports immune system
  6. provides strength and protection to cells
  7. helps to regulate body processes
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  1. body's main source of energy
  2. liquifies the body to help it function
  3. used to build and maintain cells and tissues
  4. complex carbohydrates
  5. mediate fundamental processes for cells
  6. helps body function, but can't make on its own
  7. gives body energy and supports cell growth
  8. helps maintain cells and the function of cells
  9. supports immune system and other body functions

16 Clues: complex carbohydrates • supports immune system • body's main source of energy • helps regulate body functions • may lower risk of heart disease • helps to regulate body processes • simple carbohydrates found in fruit • liquifies the body to help it function • mediate fundamental processes for cells • provides strength and protection to cells • ...

Epithelial Tissues 2021-10-08

Epithelial Tissues crossword puzzle
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  1. extracellular layer connecting to epithelium to connective tissue
  2. Multiple layers that are flat at the apical surface and more rounded shaped near the basement membrane
  3. secretion of products that leave the body; examples sweat and salivary
  4. single row of cube like cells; functions in secretion and absorption; found in thyroid gland and kidneys
  5. single row of rectangular shaped cells with a nucleus near the base; may be ciliated; functions in secretion/absorption
  6. One layer of flat-pancake like cells found where filtration and diffusion occurs such as in the lungs
  7. secretion of products that leave the body; examples sweat and salivary
  8. Cells that change shape from cube to flat; found in bladder; can stretch and return to normal size
  9. cells-cube-like cells that have a rounded centrally located nucleus; function in secretion and absorption
  10. Microscopic finger-like projections that increase the surface area of a cell
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  1. cell surface that faces the body surface, cavity, or duct
  2. modified columnar epithelia cells that secrete mucus (cup shaped)
  3. cells- arranged like thin floor likes with a pancake-shaped nucleus
  4. secretion of products that are used in the bloodstream and transported through the body; hormones
  5. cells much taller than they are wide; apical surface may have cilia or vili; function in secretion and absorption
  6. “appearance” of several layers; may secrete mucus; may have cilia
  7. lack of blood supply

17 Clues: lack of blood supply • cell surface that faces the body surface, cavity, or duct • extracellular layer connecting to epithelium to connective tissue • modified columnar epithelia cells that secrete mucus (cup shaped) • cells- arranged like thin floor likes with a pancake-shaped nucleus • “appearance” of several layers; may secrete mucus; may have cilia • ...

7th chpt 2 Cells 2022-09-22

7th chpt 2 Cells crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

Antibodies 2023-12-04

Antibodies crossword puzzle
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  1. A chemical message from one type of cell to another.
  2. Action of antibodies: to aggregate around an antigen, forming clumps.
  3. The arms of the antibody, which have hypervariable regions to fit thousands of antigens.
  4. Where B-cells go to mature in the lymphatic system.
  5. Cell receptor on a T-cell that triggers its kill-mode when an antigen on MHCI binds with it.
  6. Interferon type produced by lymphocytes and macrophages to warn of viral infection.
  7. An antigen that will provoke an immune response.
  8. Where T-cells go to mature in the lymphatic system.
  9. Coming from inside (ex. a threat like viral infection or cancer).
  10. Action of antibodies: to crosslink with other antibodies, forming large clumps and neutralizing toxins.
  11. Autoantigen in a patient with lupus (SLE).
  12. Interferon type produced by T-cells to warn of viral infection.
  13. Local reaction to an allergen - edema and inflammation.
  14. Cell receptor on a T-cell that triggers its differentiation into a helper cell when it connects with an antigen on MHCII.
  15. A molecule in self tissues that are similar to a pathogenic antigen - provoking immune attack.
  16. A role of antibodies: to cover an attachment spike of a pathogen.
  17. A larger molecule that can attach to haptens, making them more noticeable by immune cells.
  18. Coming from outside (ex. a threat like invading bacteria or protozoa).
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  1. The body/stem of the antibody, which phagocytes use to recognize each other and where complement proteins can bind.
  2. Systemic reaction to an allergen - inflammation, bronchoconstriction, urticaria, circulatory shock, and airway obstruction.
  3. Interferon type produced by fibroblasts and epithelial cells to warn of viral infection.
  4. One role of antibodies: to cover bacteria and allow them to be recognized and eaten by phagocytes.
  5. Central part of bone where all white and red blood cells are generated as stem cells.
  6. A chemokine used by T-cells to communicate with B-cells.
  7. Foreign molecules that are too small to create an immune response.
  8. Autoantigen in a patient with multiple-sclerosis (insulation of nerves).
  9. Another word for an antibody: 4 polypeptide chains connected by disulfide bonds.
  10. Type of immunity provided by B-cells and antibodies.
  11. Binding site on an antigen where antibodies attach.
  12. Moving in response to a chemical attractant/repellant.
  13. A dimer in mucous and serous secretions, blood, breastmilk and other fluids.
  14. A complex antibody synthesized by B-cells after encounter with an antigen, a pentamer.
  15. A chemical message from one WBC to another WBC.
  16. Antibody expressed on the surface of all B-cells.
  17. Antibody that binds to mast cells and basophils, starting an allergic response.
  18. Most common antibody (80% of all antibodies), a monomer produced for first response to infection.

36 Clues: Autoantigen in a patient with lupus (SLE). • A chemical message from one WBC to another WBC. • An antigen that will provoke an immune response. • Antibody expressed on the surface of all B-cells. • Where B-cells go to mature in the lymphatic system. • Binding site on an antigen where antibodies attach. • Where T-cells go to mature in the lymphatic system. • ...

Hormones Crossword Puzzle 2020-04-08

Hormones Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. All cells release prostaglandins except
  2. Hormone associated with the male
  3. Stomach and small intestine cells release
  4. Potent vasodilator
  5. Parathyroid glands release this
  6. System used by hydrophilic hormones
  7. Hormones that use simple diffusion
  8. Site of secretion of catecholamines
  9. Released by the ovaries
  10. Melatonin is released by
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  1. Seven hormones are associated with this
  2. Erythropoietin is released by the
  3. This hormone is released by the Adrenal Cortex
  4. ADH & Oxytocin are released by the
  5. Mast cells in connect tissue release this horrmone
  6. Released when glucose levels are high
  7. All hypothalamic releasing and inhibiting
  8. Releases Calcitonin
  9. This tissue releases Leptin
  10. Released by follicular cells in the thyroid
  11. Platelets in blood release

21 Clues: Potent vasodilator • Releases Calcitonin • Released by the ovaries • Melatonin is released by • Platelets in blood release • This tissue releases Leptin • Parathyroid glands release this • Hormone associated with the male • Erythropoietin is released by the • ADH & Oxytocin are released by the • Hormones that use simple diffusion • System used by hydrophilic hormones • ...

Cell Vocabulary Terms 2017-11-15

Cell Vocabulary Terms crossword puzzle
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  1. cells arise from preexisting cells
  2. saw single cell organisms under scope
  3. Packaging and Secreting
  4. surrounds nucleus
  5. all plants are made of cells
  6. light energy is changes into chemical energy (plant cell)
  7. site of cellular respiration
  8. discovered the cell nucleus
  9. for cell division (animal cell)
  10. Digests waste
  11. Basic building blocks of life
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  1. Supports and protects (plant cell)
  2. Control Center of the cell
  3. Site of Protein Synthesis
  4. holds organelles
  5. Saw boxlike structures under scope (he coined the word cell)
  6. Where ribosomes are made
  7. Moves materials
  8. Storage area
  9. Outer boundary of the cell, allows certain materials to move into and out of the cell

20 Clues: Storage area • Digests waste • Moves materials • holds organelles • surrounds nucleus • Packaging and Secreting • Where ribosomes are made • Site of Protein Synthesis • Control Center of the cell • discovered the cell nucleus • all plants are made of cells • site of cellular respiration • Basic building blocks of life • for cell division (animal cell) • Supports and protects (plant cell) • ...

Molly Nachtrab 2023-11-10

Molly Nachtrab crossword puzzle
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  1. a group of one species/type of animal living in an area
  2. coral structor of DNA
  3. organs working together
  4. mitosis begins
  5. cell division
  6. basic units of life
  7. anything that can live on its own
  8. only made up of one cell
  9. material present in nearly all living organisms
  10. made up of multiple cells
  11. chromatids line up in the middle
  12. chromatids separate
  13. cell divides
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  1. 2 or more tissues that work together
  2. biological level of living things
  3. a group of cells that work together
  4. nuclear membrane reforms and cell membrane starts to pinch
  5. two or more populations in the same area
  6. cells resting phase
  7. includes living and nonliving things

20 Clues: cell divides • cell division • mitosis begins • basic units of life • cells resting phase • chromatids separate • coral structor of DNA • organs working together • only made up of one cell • made up of multiple cells • chromatids line up in the middle • biological level of living things • anything that can live on its own • a group of cells that work together • ...

Cell Theory and Cell Organelles Crossword Puzzle 2022-10-04

Cell Theory and Cell Organelles Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Is responsible for making energy, the "powerhouse".
  2. Organisms that are made of only one cell.
  3. Supports, protects, and gives shape to the cell.
  4. Jelly-like liquid that moves around in the cell.
  5. Is the body's internal healthy state of balance.
  6. Cells with no nucleus so DNA floats in the cytoplasm.
  7. Tunnels that transport materials around the cell.
  8. Organisms that are made of many cells.
  9. Controls all cell activity.
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  1. Cells with a nucleus, so DNA is protected in the nucleus.
  2. Made up of all living things are made of cells, cells are essential building blocks of life, and living cells come only from other living cells.
  3. Cell that regulates the entry and exit of materials.
  4. Makes photosynthesis in plant cells.
  5. Stores food, water, and waste.

14 Clues: Controls all cell activity. • Stores food, water, and waste. • Makes photosynthesis in plant cells. • Organisms that are made of many cells. • Organisms that are made of only one cell. • Supports, protects, and gives shape to the cell. • Jelly-like liquid that moves around in the cell. • Is the body's internal healthy state of balance. • ...

Honors Bio Unit 3 Vocab 2022-10-13

Honors Bio Unit 3 Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. organism whose cells contain a nucleus
  2. in a molecule, uneven distribution of electrons (results in (+) and (-) poles) ex. water
  3. strong, supporting layer around the cell membrane in some cells
  4. a process by which liquid droplets are ingested by living cells; it is one type of endocytosis
  5. network of protein filaments in a eukaryotic cell that gives the cell its shape and internal organization and is involved in movement
  6. weak attraction between a hydrogen atom and another atom
  7. force of attraction between different kinds of molecules
  8. a microscope with high magnification that uses electron beams in place of light
  9. a microscopic hair-like tail used by cells and microorganisms for movement (usually only 1 or 2)
  10. when the concentration of two solutions is the same
  11. a process through which bulk amounts of specific molecules can be imported into a cell after binding to cell surface receptors.
  12. microscopic, hair-like projections on the surfaces of some cells and of certain organisms (many)
  13. tiny sacs that transport material within or outside the cell.
  14. the process by which cells move materials out of the cell
  15. when comparing two solutions, the solution with the lesser concentration of solutes
  16. fluid portion of the cell outside the nucleus
  17. process of diffusion in which molecules pass across the membrane through cell membrane channels
  18. unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus
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  1. the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance 1 degree Celsius (°C)
  2. property of biological membranes that allows some substances to pass across it while others cannot; also called semi permeable membrane
  3. thin, flexible barrier that surrounds all cells; regulates what enters and leaves the cell
  4. microscope that uses multiple lenses and light to enlarge the image of a sample
  5. cellular transport where substances move against a concentration gradient. (requires energy)
  6. process by which solids are ingested by living cells; it is another type of endocytosis
  7. the process by which cells move materials from within the cell into the extracellular fluid.
  8. cell organelle that stores materials such as water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates
  9. attraction between molecules of the same substance
  10. diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane
  11. process by which particles tend to move from an area where they are more concentrated to an area where they are less concentrated
  12. tendency of water to rise in a thin tube
  13. when comparing two solutions, the solution with the greater concentration of solutes
  14. fundamental concept of biology that states that all living things are composed of cells; that cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things; and that new cells are produced from existing cells
  15. cell organelle that breaks down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins into small molecules that can used by the rest of the cell

33 Clues: organism whose cells contain a nucleus • tendency of water to rise in a thin tube • unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus • fluid portion of the cell outside the nucleus • attraction between molecules of the same substance • when the concentration of two solutions is the same • weak attraction between a hydrogen atom and another atom • ...

Path & Diseases Extra Credit 2025-04-29

Path & Diseases Extra Credit crossword puzzle
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  1. When tumors release cytokines and chemokines, this occurs which can release the risk for cancer. It does not appear to protect against tumors.
  2. A type of tumor suppressor gene that can become inactivated by genetic changes and therefore increase the chance of cancer.
  3. These are antigens that are shared by both normal tissue and tumors.
  4. Invasive tumors that causes various degrees of anaplasia and rapid growth
  5. Cancer infected patients show signs of weight loss, anorexia, and weakened state of body
  6. Tumor cells are spread via direct contact from one infected individual to the other.
  7. Cancers of normal mature tissue that are located an an abnormal site of the body
  8. Nonneoplastic supporting structure that consists of proteins and glycoproteins that make up the extracellular matrix
  9. Activated proto-oncogenes caused by overexpression or mutation which drives proliferation and therefore tumor cells.
  10. This type of immunotherapy is when antibodies are introduced into a patient that efficiently identify and kill tumors
  11. A type of tumor-stromal interaction that stimulates fibroblasts to increase the production of collagen
  12. Mesenchymal tumors arise from cells of mesodermal origin and a malignant tumor is called
  13. This stage of tumor invasion and metastasis involves the exiting of tumor cells from either blood or lymphatic vessel
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  1. Factors from the outside environment that cause cancer by interacting with DNA such as radiation and chemicals
  2. This type of DNA methylation causes gene activation and is very common in cancer cells.
  3. Malignant tumors of this origin are called carcinomas and adenocarcinomas (glandular growth pattern)
  4. Cells revert from a differentiated stage to a more primitive simple stage.
  5. The immune system's defense against tumor cells. It identifies and kills foreign cells by targeting self-antigens on tumor cells.
  6. The process of cancer cells spreading from their original state of origin to other parts of the body.
  7. This stage of the TNM system determines the size of the primary tumor.
  8. The addition of a methyl group to DNA that is essential for regulating gene expression in normal cells
  9. These are normal cellular genes that regulate cell growth and differentiation.
  10. This is determined by tumor type, grade, stage, and completion of excision
  11. This stage of tumor invasion and metastasis involves detachment of tumor cells with penetration of the basement membrane and enters into the extracellular matrix
  12. A type of DNA mutation that has an abnormal numbers of chromosomes
  13. Tumor antigens do not cause an immune response due to the body already previously being exposed and "tolerized" and is called
  14. Tumor cells need to do this from the primary tumor mass first to initiate metastasis.
  15. This stage of neoplastic transformation consists of a benign tumor turning into a malignant one due to genetic and epigenetic changes

28 Clues: A type of DNA mutation that has an abnormal numbers of chromosomes • These are antigens that are shared by both normal tissue and tumors. • This stage of the TNM system determines the size of the primary tumor. • Invasive tumors that causes various degrees of anaplasia and rapid growth • ...

Ch 10: Blood and Immune 2022-11-22

Ch 10: Blood and Immune crossword puzzle
Across
  1. increase in red blood cells
  2. abnormal reduction of clotting cells (platelets)
  3. physician who studies and treat immune system disorders
  4. formation of bone marrow
  5. formation of blood cells
  6. pertaining to the lymph
  7. increase in white blood cells
Down
  1. excision of the adenoids
  2. excision of a lymph node
  3. inflammation of the tonsils
  4. process of recording the lymphatic vessels
  5. abnormal reduction of all (blood) cells
  6. enlargement of the spleen
  7. drug that targets microorganisms to kill or halt growth or replication
  8. condition of absence of a spleen
  9. blood test to measure the volume of erythrocytes

16 Clues: pertaining to the lymph • excision of the adenoids • excision of a lymph node • formation of bone marrow • formation of blood cells • enlargement of the spleen • inflammation of the tonsils • increase in red blood cells • increase in white blood cells • condition of absence of a spleen • abnormal reduction of all (blood) cells • process of recording the lymphatic vessels • ...

Immune System 2023-05-07

Immune System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. substance that triggers and immune response
  2. fever and swelling
  3. swelling and redness
  4. increase in body temperature
  5. produce antibodies in response to antigens
  6. an organism that causes disease
  7. makes antibodies to kill off infected body cells
  8. helps clear bodily toxins
Down
  1. what blood cells are made of
  2. destroy invading cells
  3. a type of white blood cell
  4. main function is to defend against any threats to our health
  5. produced in the bone marrow
  6. trigger immune response and identify antigens
  7. trick immune system to attack healthy cells
  8. when a threat revisits cells can quickly release antibodies

16 Clues: fever and swelling • swelling and redness • destroy invading cells • helps clear bodily toxins • a type of white blood cell • produced in the bone marrow • what blood cells are made of • increase in body temperature • an organism that causes disease • produce antibodies in response to antigens • substance that triggers and immune response • ...