Mastering the Cell

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  1. 6. The control center of a eukaryotic cell that stores the organism's DNA and directs cellular activities.
  2. 7. The basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms. It is the smallest unit of life.
  3. 8. The basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms. It is the smallest unit of life.
  4. 9. A type of cell or organism that contains a distinct nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
  5. 10. An organelle found in plant cells that captures sunlight to perform photosynthesis, converting light into sugar.
  6. 11. A type of cell or organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Its genetic material floats freely in the cell.
  7. 12. A whip-like tail structure used by some cells and microorganisms for movement and locomotion.
  8. 13. A tiny cellular structure responsible for making proteins by joining amino acids together.
Down
  1. 1. An organism that consists of only one single cell that performs all necessary life functions
  2. 2. A rigid, outer layer found in plants, fungi, and bacteria that provides structural support and protection.
  3. 3. The powerhouses of the cell that generate chemical energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.
  4. 4. A storage sac inside a cell used for holding water, nutrients, or waste products.
  5. 5. an organism made up of multiple cells that work together and often specialize into different tissues and organs
  6. 10. A flexible, protective barrier that surrounds the cell, controlling what substances enter and leave.