cells Crossword Puzzles

Cells 2023-04-27

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. Part of cell that makes proteins
  2. Green, and only found in plant cells
  3. Part of cell that controls movement
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  1. Part of cell that stores nutrients
  2. Part of cell that fills in empty space
  3. Part of cell that turns nutrients to energy
  4. Part of cell that sends commands
  5. membrane Part of cell that controls what goes in and out
  6. The building blocks of life

9 Clues: The building blocks of life • Part of cell that makes proteins • Part of cell that sends commands • Part of cell that stores nutrients • Part of cell that controls movement • Green, and only found in plant cells • Part of cell that fills in empty space • Part of cell that turns nutrients to energy • membrane Part of cell that controls what goes in and out

Cells 2021-09-16

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. Its made of proteins. Also called RNA
  2. Called the plasma membrane and separates the cell from the outside environment
  3. Convert light energy into stable chemical energy
  4. The process of respiration takes place in this organelle.
  5. The medium for chemical reactions in the cell
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  1. Helps maintain water balance in the plant cell
  2. A porous, tough, rigid and flexible membrane in the plant cell
  3. Holds the most important information in the cell

8 Clues: Its made of proteins. Also called RNA • The medium for chemical reactions in the cell • Helps maintain water balance in the plant cell • Holds the most important information in the cell • Convert light energy into stable chemical energy • The process of respiration takes place in this organelle. • A porous, tough, rigid and flexible membrane in the plant cell • ...

Cells 2021-09-16

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. the powerhouse of the cell
  2. controls what enters and exits the
  3. does cell activities like damage repair
  4. stores various substances
  5. where photosynthesis takes place
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  1. contains DNA
  2. present in the cell membrane
  3. gives structure to the cell

8 Clues: contains DNA • stores various substances • the powerhouse of the cell • gives structure to the cell • present in the cell membrane • where photosynthesis takes place • controls what enters and exits the • does cell activities like damage repair

Cells 2021-11-30

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. structure that appears pebbled in cell
  2. cell cell that contains an organized nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
  3. structure that appears smooth in cell
  4. only found in plant cells
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  1. This structure is the powerhouse of the cell
  2. cell that has a distinct nucleus and other cellular organelles enclosed within a membrane
  3. packets of RNA and protein can be found here
  4. membrane-bound and contains cell's chromosomes

8 Clues: only found in plant cells • structure that appears smooth in cell • structure that appears pebbled in cell • This structure is the powerhouse of the cell • packets of RNA and protein can be found here • membrane-bound and contains cell's chromosomes • cell cell that contains an organized nucleus and membrane-bound organelles • ...

Cells 2021-05-03

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. release hormones into the bloodstream. This lets the hormones travel to cells in other parts of the body.
  2. a group of organs and tissues that work together to help you breathe.
  3. works as a support structure for your body. It gives the body its shape, allows movement, makes blood cells, provides protection for organs and stores minerals.
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  1. oxygen and nutrients to cells and takes away wastes
  2. regulate the chemical composition of body fluids by removing metabolic wastes and retaining the proper amounts of water, salts, and nutrients.
  3. breaks nutrients into parts small enough for your body to absorb and use for energy, growth, and cell repair.
  4. responsible for movement. Nearly all movement in the body is the result of muscle contraction.
  5. controls movement and balance, the five senses

8 Clues: controls movement and balance, the five senses • oxygen and nutrients to cells and takes away wastes • a group of organs and tissues that work together to help you breathe. • responsible for movement. Nearly all movement in the body is the result of muscle contraction. • ...

cells 2022-06-01

cells crossword puzzle
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  1. in cells that have a nucleus and small structures
  2. store food and water
  3. green and produces food
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  1. controls what goes in and out of the cell
  2. converts energy from food
  3. directs the cells activity
  4. jelly like liquid
  5. it provides protection

8 Clues: jelly like liquid • store food and water • it provides protection • green and produces food • converts energy from food • directs the cells activity • controls what goes in and out of the cell • in cells that have a nucleus and small structures

cells 2022-06-01

cells crossword puzzle
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  1. in cells that have a nucleus and small structures
  2. store food and water
  3. green and produces food
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  1. controls what goes in and out of the cell
  2. converts energy from food
  3. directs the cells activity
  4. jelly like liquid
  5. it provides protection

8 Clues: jelly like liquid • store food and water • it provides protection • green and produces food • converts energy from food • directs the cells activity • controls what goes in and out of the cell • in cells that have a nucleus and small structures

cells 2025-03-10

cells crossword puzzle
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  1. the cell s fixed shape
  2. DNA Control activity
  3. like materials with organelle in it
  4. cell turgid contains sap
  5. angry and made from sugar.
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  1. cell
  2. membrane=barriers,contrats what enters or exits
  3. light energy and made sugar

8 Clues: cell • DNA Control activity • the cell s fixed shape • cell turgid contains sap • angry and made from sugar. • light energy and made sugar • like materials with organelle in it • membrane=barriers,contrats what enters or exits

Cells 2025-03-13

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. lipid synthesis and detoxification of drugs
  2. chemically modifies products received from the ERs and packages them for transport
  3. protein synthesis and has ribosomes on its surface
  4. site of polypeptide synthesis
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  1. aids in transport of materials around the cell
  2. found in animal cells only for cell division
  3. synthesises ribosomes
  4. contains hydrolytic enzymes to digest worn-out organelles

8 Clues: synthesises ribosomes • site of polypeptide synthesis • lipid synthesis and detoxification of drugs • found in animal cells only for cell division • aids in transport of materials around the cell • protein synthesis and has ribosomes on its surface • contains hydrolytic enzymes to digest worn-out organelles • ...

Cells 2024-02-06

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. it is liquid that fills the cell
  2. It Protects The Cell
  3. It creates proteins
  4. Cell Sap
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  1. The Powerhouse Of The Cell
  2. Controls what Goes In And Out Of The Cell
  3. The site of photosynthesis
  4. Stores Genetic Material

8 Clues: Cell Sap • It creates proteins • It Protects The Cell • Stores Genetic Material • The Powerhouse Of The Cell • The site of photosynthesis • it is liquid that fills the cell • Controls what Goes In And Out Of The Cell

Cells 2024-11-05

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. Wall Supports the Cell and keeps it shape
  2. Full of cell sap and maintains shape
  3. light energy is absorbed and changed into food
  4. respiration occurs here releasing energy
  5. proteins are madehere\
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  1. controls the movement of substances in an out
  2. this is where many reactions take place
  3. controls the activity of the cell

8 Clues: proteins are madehere\ • controls the activity of the cell • Full of cell sap and maintains shape • this is where many reactions take place • respiration occurs here releasing energy • Wall Supports the Cell and keeps it shape • controls the movement of substances in an out • light energy is absorbed and changed into food

cells. 2021-09-03

cells. crossword puzzle
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  1. made out of oxygen
  2. a thing mitochondria classified as
  3. the way that mitochondria makes energy
  4. carries out cell process
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  1. a type of cell
  2. where cellular respiration respiration occurs
  3. used to make proteins
  4. the thing that only mitochondria has

8 Clues: a type of cell • made out of oxygen • used to make proteins • carries out cell process • a thing mitochondria classified as • the thing that only mitochondria has • the way that mitochondria makes energy • where cellular respiration respiration occurs

Cells 2022-10-05

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. outer most layer in plant cell
  2. powerhouse of the cell
  3. layer of the cell the lets things enter
  4. jello filling in a cell
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  1. the things that make food in a plant cell
  2. vacuum of the cell
  3. brain of the cell
  4. tunnel of the cell

8 Clues: brain of the cell • vacuum of the cell • tunnel of the cell • powerhouse of the cell • jello filling in a cell • outer most layer in plant cell • layer of the cell the lets things enter • the things that make food in a plant cell

Cells 2022-10-06

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. The control centre of the cell
  2. The powerhouse that breaks down food and produce energy
  3. Stores food and water
  4. A double layer that supports and protects the cell
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  1. Jelly-like fluid that protects the organelles
  2. Processes and packages materials
  3. The digestive system of the cell
  4. Helps make protein for the cell

8 Clues: Stores food and water • The control centre of the cell • Helps make protein for the cell • Processes and packages materials • The digestive system of the cell • Jelly-like fluid that protects the organelles • A double layer that supports and protects the cell • The powerhouse that breaks down food and produce energy

Cells 2022-09-06

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells both have this
  2. found in plant and animal cells
  3. both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
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  1. found in plant cells
  2. older type of cell
  3. found in plant and animal cells
  4. eukaryotic cells are-
  5. prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells both have this, along with all other cells
  6. organelles only found in eukaryotic cells
  7. found in plant and animal cells

10 Clues: older type of cell • found in plant cells • eukaryotic cells are- • found in plant and animal cells • found in plant and animal cells • found in plant and animal cells • both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells • organelles only found in eukaryotic cells • prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells both have this • ...

cells 2022-08-16

cells crossword puzzle
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  1. composed of many organs
  2. an organism composed of more than one cell
  3. composed of many tissues
  4. composed of one cell
  5. able to pass through
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  1. the basic unit of life
  2. focused on a specific purpose
  3. similar cells with a specific function

8 Clues: composed of one cell • able to pass through • the basic unit of life • composed of many organs • composed of many tissues • focused on a specific purpose • similar cells with a specific function • an organism composed of more than one cell

Cells! 2021-10-27

Cells! crossword puzzle
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  1. what is something that gives the plant cell it’s structure?
  2. what is the liquid that fills up an animal cell?
  3. what cell doesn’t have a cell wall?
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  1. what is the thing on an animal cell that holds the cell together?
  2. where does photosynthesis take place in a plant cell?
  3. what is the thing that holds the genetic material in a cell?
  4. what is the name of the thing in a plant cell that keeps it turgid?
  5. is a muscle tissue uni or multicellular?

8 Clues: what cell doesn’t have a cell wall? • is a muscle tissue uni or multicellular? • what is the liquid that fills up an animal cell? • where does photosynthesis take place in a plant cell? • what is something that gives the plant cell it’s structure? • what is the thing that holds the genetic material in a cell? • ...

Cells 2022-07-12

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. The tough covering around the plant cells
  2. Membrane thin boundary layer around the cell
  3. any organism that lacks a distinct nucleus and other organelles due to the absence of internal membranes
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  1. are specialized structures that perform various jobs inside cells
  2. one of the liquids found inside cells
  3. an organelle found in large numbers in most cells
  4. Are cells filled with water
  5. The control center of the cell

8 Clues: Are cells filled with water • The control center of the cell • one of the liquids found inside cells • The tough covering around the plant cells • Membrane thin boundary layer around the cell • an organelle found in large numbers in most cells • are specialized structures that perform various jobs inside cells • ...

Cells 2022-12-07

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. plant cells that form the protective water-resistant tissue in the outer covering of stems or tree trunks
  2. spreading of something more widely
  3. where protiens are stored
  4. food producers of the cell
  5. the cell that transports, modifies, and packages proteins and lipids into vesicles for delivery to targeted destinations
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  1. the cell that generates most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell
  2. cell any cell or organism that possesses a clearly defined nucleus
  3. a membrane-bound cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes

8 Clues: where protiens are stored • food producers of the cell • spreading of something more widely • a membrane-bound cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes • cell any cell or organism that possesses a clearly defined nucleus • the cell that generates most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell • ...

Cells 2022-12-13

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. the cells that generates most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell
  2. food producers of the cell
  3. any cell or organism that possesses a clearly defined nucleus
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  1. a membrane-bound cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes
  2. the spreading of something more widely
  3. where protiens are stored
  4. the cell that transports, modefies, and packages protiens and lipids into vesicles for delivery targeted destinations
  5. plant cells that form the protecive water-resistant tissue in the outer covering of tstems or tree trunks

8 Clues: where protiens are stored • food producers of the cell • the spreading of something more widely • any cell or organism that possesses a clearly defined nucleus • a membrane-bound cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes • the cells that generates most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell • ...

cells 2022-12-02

cells crossword puzzle
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  1. the brain of the cell
  2. produce protein
  3. stores food water and waste
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  1. the jelly stuff that holds the organelles
  2. help the animal cell divide
  3. cleans up dead things
  4. formes and stores starch
  5. determines what goes in and out the cell

8 Clues: produce protein • cleans up dead things • the brain of the cell • formes and stores starch • help the animal cell divide • stores food water and waste • determines what goes in and out the cell • the jelly stuff that holds the organelles

Cells 2022-10-03

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. - a fluid that fills the cell.
  2. - convert glucose into energy, this makes the cell energy-rich molecule.
  3. - a doorway that keeps out any harmful toxins.
  4. - a substance that converts sunlight raze into energy, making this their main source of energy.
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  1. - follow instructions to assemble proteins that the cell needs.
  2. - help store water and nutrients that the cell needs.
  3. - something that helps protect the cell from any injury or damage.
  4. - helps run and control all activity in the cell.

8 Clues: - a fluid that fills the cell. • - a doorway that keeps out any harmful toxins. • - helps run and control all activity in the cell. • - help store water and nutrients that the cell needs. • - follow instructions to assemble proteins that the cell needs. • - something that helps protect the cell from any injury or damage. • ...

Cells 2023-01-27

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. Single or multi cellular organisms that contain a nucleus
  2. Structures that work together to help cells perform life processes - "tiny organs"
  3. A layer around the outside of the cell that gives the cell shape and controls what moves in and out of the cell
  4. Breaks down food and turns it into energy for the cell to use
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  1. Organisms composed of only one cell that have no nucleus
  2. The smallest unit of a living thing that can carry out the basic processes of life
  3. A gel-like substance that supports all of the organelles
  4. Controls all of the activities in the cell

8 Clues: Controls all of the activities in the cell • Organisms composed of only one cell that have no nucleus • A gel-like substance that supports all of the organelles • Single or multi cellular organisms that contain a nucleus • Breaks down food and turns it into energy for the cell to use • ...

Cells 2025-11-20

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. the process of plants making food
  2. community with characteristics including plants, animals, resources, and climate.
  3. movement of water from roots to stems to leaves to be used in photosynthesis
  4. the process for moving water inside plants
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  1. a process of cell division that involves eggs and sperm
  2. extra unneeded garbage
  3. the process of cell division into two exact copies
  4. a group of cells that function together in a specialized way

8 Clues: extra unneeded garbage • the process of plants making food • the process for moving water inside plants • the process of cell division into two exact copies • a process of cell division that involves eggs and sperm • a group of cells that function together in a specialized way • movement of water from roots to stems to leaves to be used in photosynthesis • ...

Cells 2026-04-17

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. Which organelle is called the powerhouse of the cell?
  2. What are the thread-like structures in the nucleus?
  3. Which organelle contains chlorophyll?
  4. membrane What is the outer covering of an animal cell?
  5. What is the basic unit of life?
  6. What is the control center of the cell?
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  1. Which instrument is used to observe cells?
  2. Hooke Who discovered the cell?
  3. What is the jelly-like substance inside the cell?
  4. wall What is the outermost layer of a plant cell?

10 Clues: What is the basic unit of life? • Hooke Who discovered the cell? • Which organelle contains chlorophyll? • What is the control center of the cell? • Which instrument is used to observe cells? • What is the jelly-like substance inside the cell? • What are the thread-like structures in the nucleus? • Which organelle is called the powerhouse of 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 • ...

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 • ...

Host Defenses II - Adaptive Immunity & Immunization 2026-03-24

Host Defenses II - Adaptive Immunity & Immunization crossword puzzle
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  1. gel-like substance inside cells where reactions occur
  2. activated B cells that secrete antibodies
  3. white blood cells involved in adaptive immunity
  4. nonspecific first line defense against pathogens
  5. introduction of antigen to stimulate immunity
  6. immunity specific immune response with memory
  7. early method of inducing immunity using smallpox material
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  1. long-lived cells that remember past infections
  2. cells that engulf and digest pathogens
  3. lymphocytes that produce antibodies
  4. substances that trigger an immune response
  5. invasion and multiplication of pathogens in the body
  6. covalent bond that stabilizes protein structure
  7. protein that specifically binds to antigens
  8. lymphocytes that help regulate and kill infected cells

15 Clues: lymphocytes that produce antibodies • cells that engulf and digest pathogens • activated B cells that secrete antibodies • substances that trigger an immune response • protein that specifically binds to antigens • introduction of antigen to stimulate immunity • immunity specific immune response with memory • long-lived cells that remember past infections • ...

Immunity 2021-02-24

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

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

CELL - 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 • ...

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. • ...

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 • ...

Medical Terminology 2021-02-12

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

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

Medical Science Terms 2024-01-11

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

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

Mitosis 2023-02-27

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

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

Tumors 2026-02-02

Tumors crossword puzzle
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  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 • ...

Lymphatics puzzle 2026-04-15

Lymphatics puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. stores iron, gets rid of red blood cells
  2. oil, sweat and sebaceous glands
  3. swelling due to poor lymph drainage
  4. contains tears with lysozyme
  5. inborn or natural defense
  6. monitors intestinal bacteria
  7. filled with white blood cells
  8. urine flow prevents the growth of bacteria
  9. remove bacteria from body
  10. produces hormones, help T cells mature
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  1. artificial antibody injected into the body
  2. originate in the thymus
  3. originate in the Bone marrow
  4. a colorless fluid that contains white blood cells
  5. enlarged lymph nodes due to infection
  6. inflammatory reaction
  7. lymphatic tissue behind the nose,traps bacteria
  8. defense acquired after 4 days
  9. contains hair and mucus
  10. an impervious barrier

20 Clues: inflammatory reaction • an impervious barrier • originate in the thymus • contains hair and mucus • inborn or natural defense • remove bacteria from body • originate in the Bone marrow • contains tears with lysozyme • monitors intestinal bacteria • defense acquired after 4 days • filled with white blood cells • oil, sweat and sebaceous glands • swelling due to poor lymph drainage • ...

Immune gang 2019-10-20

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

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

Lab Week 2015 2015-04-02

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

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

Mitosis 2023-10-22

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

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

CARDIOVASCULAR 2023-03-27

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

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

blood typing 2022-04-28

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

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

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

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

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

Cancer 2025-11-09

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

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

Rayna 5 2022-11-10

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

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

Chapter 10 Words 2023-12-01

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

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

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. • ...

Scientific Measurement & The Microscope 2023-05-30

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

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

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. • ...

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 • ...

biology crossword 2022-01-04

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

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

Blood Blood and More Blood 2020-08-12

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

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

Cell cycle 2023-03-23

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

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

cell chapter- Howard 2023-02-23

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

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

Bone Characteristics 2020-10-05

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

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

Biology 2023-09-22

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

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

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
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  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 • ...

Skin Crossword 2024-10-06

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

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

Science Girl 2024-11-21

Science Girl crossword puzzle
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  1. cell division
  2. light energy changed to chemical energy
  3. packaging and secreting of proteins
  4. powerhouse(ATP)
  5. makes ribosomes
  6. makes proteins
  7. centromeres line up on the equator
  8. low to high concentration(ATP)
  9. diffusion of water
  10. has organelles
  11. transportation
  12. storage area for water, food, or waste
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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.
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  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. • ...

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 • ...

Cell Theory Review 2025-10-24

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

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

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 • ...

Unit 1 Test CW 2019-11-13

Unit 1 Test CW crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

Plant and animal cells 2023-04-28

Plant and animal cells crossword puzzle
Across
  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

Unit 3 vocab 2024-10-17

Unit 3 vocab crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

Chapter 3 Review 2020-10-21

Chapter 3 Review crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Across
  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
Across
  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
Across
  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
Across
  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 • ...

Hormones Crossword Puzzle 2020-04-08

Hormones Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Across
  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
Across
  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 • ...

Cardiovascular System 2024-04-15

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
Across
  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 • ...

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 • ...

Cell Discovery and Theory 2024-01-12

Cell Discovery and Theory crossword puzzle
Across
  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 • ...

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

Cell Theory and Cell Organelles Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  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. • ...

Unit 4 Crossword Puzzle 2020-10-16

Unit 4 Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  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 • ...

Circulatory System 2025-10-23

Circulatory System crossword puzzle
Across
  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. • ...

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
Across
  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 • ...

The Cell Cycle & Mitosis part 1 2024-05-14

The Cell Cycle & Mitosis part 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. - Having two sets of chromosomes.
  2. - Increase in size or number over time in biological contexts.
  3. cells - Cells that result from the division of a single cell.
  4. cell - A cell that is the source of other cells.
  5. expression - Process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize a functional gene product.
  6. - Process in which cellular ribosomes create proteins.
  7. - Adaptation of an organism or organ to a specific function or environment.
  8. - Process by which cells become specialized in structure and function.
  9. - Pluripotent cell that can give rise to all cell types that make up the body.
  10. - Having a single set of unpaired chromosomes.
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  1. - Result of the union of sperm and ovum.
  2. - An organism composed of many cells.
  3. Chromosomes - Paired chromosomes with genes for the same traits arranged in the same order.
  4. - Cell found in adult organisms that can differentiate and regenerate tissue.
  5. - Process in which a segment of DNA is copied into RNA.
  6. - Process by which a cell divides to form two identical daughter cells.
  7. - The initial cell formed when two gamete cells are joined by means of sexual reproduction.
  8. - Microtubules that help separate chromosomes during cell division.

18 Clues: - Having two sets of chromosomes. • - An organism composed of many cells. • - Result of the union of sperm and ovum. • - Having a single set of unpaired chromosomes. • cell - A cell that is the source of other cells. • - Process in which cellular ribosomes create proteins. • - Process in which a segment of DNA is copied into RNA. • ...

Ch 10: Blood and Immune 2022-11-22

Ch 10: Blood and Immune crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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
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  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 • ...

Host Defenses I: Overview & Nonspecific Defenses 2012-11-14

Host Defenses I: Overview & Nonspecific Defenses crossword puzzle
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  1. Originating outside the body
  2. A nonmotile connective tissue cell implanted along capillaries, especially in the lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and gastrourinary tract.
  3. Small molecules that are released during inflammation and specific immune reactions that allow communication between the cells of the immune system and facilitate surveillance, recognition, and attack.
  4. An acquired resistance to an infectious agent due to prior contact with that agent.
  5. A large antigen-processing cell characterized by long, branchlike extensions of the cell membrane.
  6. It includes the spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, and GALT.
  7. Chemical mediators that stimulate the movement of white blood cells.
  8. Any trait or factor of a cell, virus, or molecule that makes it distinct and recognizable.
  9. An enzyme found in sweat, tears, and saliva that breaks down bacterial peptidoglycan.
  10. The primary infection fighting blood cells.
  11. Natural human chemical that inhibits viral replication; used therapeutically to combat viral infections and cancer.
  12. Blood cells involved in the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
  13. A large protein molecule evoked in response to an antigen that interacts specifically with that antigen.
  14. A chemical substance produced by white blood cells that regulate development, inflammation, and immunity.
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  1. Neutrophils, Esinophils, and Basophils.
  2. mediators that affect the endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells of the blood vessels.
  3. The viscous, opaque, usually yellowish matter formed by an inflammatory infection. It consists of serum exudate, tissue debris, leukocytes, and microorganisms.
  4. The clear fluid expressed from clotted blood that contains dissolved nutrients, antibodies, and hormones but not cells or clotting factors.
  5. The tendency of organisms to move in response to a chemical gradient (toward an attractant or to avoid adverse stimuli).
  6. A cytoplasmic organelle containing lysozyme and other hydrolytic enzymes.
  7. A white blood cell derived from a monocyte that leaves the circulation and enters the tissues. These cells are important in nonspecific phagocytosis and in regulating, stimulating, and cleaning up after immune responses.
  8. A body formed in a phagocyte, consisting of a union between a vesicle containing the ingested particle (the phagosome) and a vacuole of hydrolytic enzymes (the lysosome).
  9. The migration of intact blood cells between endothelial cells of a blood vessel such as a venule.
  10. Formed elements in the blood that develop when megakaryocytes disintegrate. Platelets are involved in hemostasis and blood clotting.
  11. A progeny of an activated B cell that actively produces and secretes antibodies.
  12. The accumulation of excess fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities. Also called swelling.
  13. Pertains to pus formers, especially the pyogenic cocci: pneumococci, streptococci, staphylococci, and neisseriae.
  14. The second most common form of white blood cells.
  15. Originating or produced within an organism or one of its parts.
  16. This type of cell makes up 3% to 7% of circulating leukocytes.

30 Clues: Originating outside the body • Neutrophils, Esinophils, and Basophils. • The primary infection fighting blood cells. • The second most common form of white blood cells. • It includes the spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, and GALT. • This type of cell makes up 3% to 7% of circulating leukocytes. • Originating or produced within an organism or one of its parts. • ...