Cell Biology Terms and Definitions
Across
- 3. Small granules that help make proteins in the cell.
- 5. Material Protein mesh around centrioles responsible for microtubule anchoring.
- 7. Membrane Controls movement of substances into and out of the cell by selective permeability.
- 9. Organelles that digest waste, food particles, and dead cells.
- 10. Proteins Fixed-shape proteins that form channels in the membrane.
- 13. Gel-like fluid that holds organelles and supports cellular functions.
- 15. Tubular structures at right angles that form spindle fibers.
- 17. Organelle where cellular respiration releases ATP energy.
- 18. ER Endoplasmic reticulum with ribosomes that synthesize proteins.
- 19. Fluid inside the nucleus with enzymes, proteins, and nucleic acids.
- 20. Folds in the inner mitochondrial membrane that increase surface area.
- 21. Network Tightly packed network of chromosomes in the nucleus.
- 22. Small vacuoles that transport materials within or out of the cell.
- 23. Bodies Organelle that packages and distributes proteins and lipids.
Down
- 1. Reticulum Network of folded membranes forming channels in the cell.
- 2. Pressure from cytoplasm that helps maintain cell shape.
- 4. Structures that organize microtubules during cell division.
- 6. Pores Openings in the nuclear membrane for substance exchange.
- 7. Threads in the nucleus that carry hereditary information.
- 8. Control center of the cell containing chromosomes and nucleolus.
- 11. Structure in the nucleus that makes RNA, proteins, and ribosomes.
- 12. Fluid inside mitochondria containing DNA and enzymes.
- 14. Bilayer Double-layered membrane structure with hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails.
- 15. Proteins Proteins that change shape to transport substances through the membrane.
- 16. ER Endoplasmic reticulum without ribosomes; synthesizes lipids and carbs.