Cells

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Across
  1. 2. – Organelle in plant cells that captures sunlight for photosynthesis.
  2. 4. – Simple cell without a nucleus (example: bacteria).
  3. 9. – Specialized structure within a cell that performs a specific function.
  4. 13. – The basic unit of life.
  5. 14. – Grouping organisms based on shared characteristics.
  6. 17. – What cells need to perform functions; released by mitochondria.
  7. 18. – Jelly-like substance that fills the cell and surrounds organelles.
  8. 19. – The ability of a cell or organism to maintain internal balance.
Down
  1. 1. – Known as the “powerhouse” of the cell; releases energy from food.
  2. 3. – Process by which plants make food using sunlight.
  3. 5. membrane – Selectively permeable barrier that controls what enters and exits the cell.
  4. 6. theory – Scientific theory stating all living things are made of cells, cells come from other cells, and cells are the basic unit of life.
  5. 7. – Organelle that makes proteins.
  6. 8. – Storage organelle for water, nutrients, and waste; large in plant cells.
  7. 10. – Complex cell with a nucleus and organelles.
  8. 11. – Organelle that controls cell activities and contains DNA.
  9. 12. – Movement of molecules from high concentration to low concentration.
  10. 15. wall – Rigid structure that provides support in plant cells.
  11. 16. transport – Movement of molecules using energy from low to high concentration.
  12. 20. – Diffusion of water across a membrane.