Beyond the Naked Eye Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. Acellular entities that multiply only inside living cells
  2. 3. Plastid that contains chlorophyll and helps in photosynthesis
  3. 4. Dutch scientist, Father of Microbiology, first to see bacteria
  4. 6. Jelly‑like substance where life processes take place
  5. 8. wall Extra rigid outer layer in plant cells that provides strength
  6. 9. Structure made up of tissues performing specific functions
  7. 11. Process by which microbes break down complex substances into simpler ones
  8. 13. Protozoan with irregular shape, moving with pseudopodia
  9. 17. Dark‑coloured nutrient‑rich material formed from plant waste
  10. 20. Large empty‑looking space in plant cells that stores substances and maintains shape
  11. 21. Scientist who developed oil‑eating bacteria to clean spills
  12. 22. Tool that opened the hidden world of tiny living creatures
  13. 23. Group of similar cells forming one type
  14. 24. Round structure in the middle of a cell that regulates all activities
  15. 25. Complete living being made of organ systems
  16. 26. Methane‑rich fuel produced by microbes in oxygen‑free environments
Down
  1. 1. Tiny structures in cells known as the powerhouse
  2. 4. Bacteria that help in curd formation and batter fermentation
  3. 5. Protozoan that moves with cilia
  4. 7. Microorganisms like bread mould, without chlorophyll
  5. 10. Hooke Scientist who looked at cork and described small compartments as “cells”
  6. 12. system Several organs working together for a major function
  7. 14. Green microorganisms due to presence of chlorophyll
  8. 15. Process in which microorganisms release carbon dioxide and alcohol
  9. 16. Curved glass used to make small things look bigger
  10. 18. Fungus that makes dough rise and fluffy
  11. 19. Single‑celled organisms found in soil, water, air, and our body
  12. 21. Basic unit of life, first described in cork slices