Cells

7. Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living organisms
8. The gel-like substance within the cell where many cellular processes occur
9. An organism that needs to consume other organisms to get energy (like animals)
11. An organism made up of many cells, like plants and animals
13. Stores and manages genetic information, controlling most cell activities including cell division; considered the "brain" of the cell
14. Large storage compartment for water, minerals, and other substances
15. Simpler cells without a membrane-bound nucleus, typically found in bacteria

1. A single-celled organism, like bacteria or most protists
2. An organism that can create its own food using sunlight (like plants)
3. All cells come from pre-existing cells
4. Produces energy for the cell through cellular respiration, often called the "powerhouse" of the cell
5. More complex cells with a defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, present in animals, plants, and fungi
6. All living things are made of cells
8. Contain chlorophyll, capturing sunlight energy to produce glucose through photosynthesis
10. Membrane Protects the cell, regulates what enters and exits, and maintains the cell's internal environment
12. Wall Provides structural support and protection to the cell