Cells

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Across
  1. 1. Breaks down larger food molecules into smaller molecules; digests old cell parts
  2. 3. body "Post Office", Packages, modifies and processes proteins made by the cell.
  3. 7. "Small organs" of the cell that carry out specific functions
  4. 9. "warehouse," stores food, water, waste; larger in plant cells
  5. 10. Where photosynthesis occurs; in plant cells only
  6. 11. Membrane "Border control", controls what comes in and out of the cell; maintains homeostasis
  7. 12. Jelly-like substance the cell organelles float in
Down
  1. 2. "Powerhouse" or "Energy producer"; makes ATP through cell respiration
  2. 4. reticulum "Cell highway", transports goods and materials throughout the cell, 2 types
  3. 5. Assembles proteins.
  4. 6. Wall Gives support and protection to cell; made of cellulose in plants.
  5. 8. "Brain" of the cell, control center; Contains DNA (genetic material)