Biology Terms Crossword

2. a theory that all living things are made up of one or more cells, that cells are the basic unit of life, and that all cells come from pre-existing cells
3. vasular tissue in plants that transports dissolved food materials and hormones throughout the plant
5. a cell that does not contain a nucleus or other membrane- bound organelles
8. An undifferentiated cell that can divide to form specialized cells
12. vascular tissue in plants that transports water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the leaves and stems of the plant
13. the system in a flowering system that is specialized to conduct photosynthesis and reproduce sexually; it consists of the leaf, the flower, and the stem
15. a structure of one or more organs and structures that work together to perform a major vital body function such as digestion or reproduction
16. a collection of similar tissue that perform a particular, but limited function

1. an undifferentiated plant cell that can divide and differentiate to form specialized cells
4. a structure composed of different tissue working together to perform a complex body function
6. a transport mechanism for moving chemicals into and out of the cell, from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration
7. the process of transplanting an organ or tissue from one species to another
9. the material in the nucleus of a cell thay contains all of the cell's genetic information
10. the system in a flowering plant, fern or conifer that anchors the plant, absorbs water and minerals, and stores food
11. a cell structure that performs a specific function for the cell
14. a cell that contains a nucleus and other organelles, each surrounded by a thin membrane