Biology Vocabulary Review
Across
- 6. transport Movement of molecules across a membrane requiring energy.
- 8. Organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.
- 9. Final phase of mitosis where the nuclear envelope reforms.
- 10. Genetic material found in the nucleus.
- 11. wall Rigid layer found in plant cells, providing structure and support.
- 15. ER - Organelle covered with ribosomes, important in protein synthesis.
- 16. acid - Building block of lipids.
- 18. Macromolecule made up of amino acids.
- 20. Organelle that synthesizes proteins.
- 21. Stage of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart.
- 22. First stage of mitosis where chromosomes become visible.
- 23. Site of ribosome production within the nucleus.
- 25. Simple sugar that is an important energy source.
- 29. Control center of the cell containing DNA.
- 31. apparatus Organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for transport.
- 33. membrane Another name for the cell membrane.
- 34. Organelle that generates ATP; powerhouse of the cell.
- 36. Stage of mitosis where chromosomes align at the cell's equator.
- 38. membrane Structure controlling what enters and leaves the cell.
Down
- 1. Term for molecules that are attracted to water.
- 2. Process where a cell engulfs material to bring it inside.
- 3. Phase where the cell grows and prepares for division.
- 4. Main molecule making up the cell membrane.
- 5. Movement of particles from an area of high concentration to low.
- 7. Gel-like fluid where organelles are found.
- 8. Structure that helps organize cell division in animal cells.
- 11. Division of the cytoplasm during cell division.
- 12. Condensed form of DNA during cell division.
- 13. Phase of the cell cycle where DNA is replicated.
- 14. Term for molecules that repel water.
- 17. Nucleic acid involved in protein synthesis.
- 19. Organelle used for storage of water, nutrients, and waste.
- 24. Macromolecule used for energy storage and making membranes.
- 26. Protein that catalyzes chemical reactions.
- 27. fibers Structures that pull apart chromosomes during mitosis.
- 28. bond Bond formed between amino acids in a protein.
- 30. Organelle containing digestive enzymes.
- 32. Diffusion of water across a membrane.
- 35. Primary energy carrier in cells.
- 37. ER - Organelle involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification.