Cells and Microscopes

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Across
  1. 3. The part of the microscope that connects the tube to the base.
  2. 6. Provides support and protection for the cell.
  3. 9. Coined the term "cell" after observing that cork consisted of tiny chambers.
  4. 10. Breaks down sugar molecules to release usable energy.
  5. 11. Supports and protects cell organelles.
  6. 12. Provides protection, and controls movement of materials.
  7. 14. Changes the amount of light that passes through the stage.
  8. 15. Tiny membrane-bound structures that perform special functions in the cell.
  9. 18. The flat plate where the slides are placed for observation.
  10. 19. Controls all cell activities, and contains genetic material info.
  11. 20. The part of the microscope that holds the objective lenses.
Down
  1. 1. Stores food, water, and waste.
  2. 2. A microscopic single-celled organism which has neither a distinct nucleus with a membrane nor other specialized organelles.
  3. 4. I release oxygen as waste.
  4. 5. Use energy from the sun to make food for the plant.
  5. 7. Breaks down larger food molecules into smaller ones. Digests old cell parts.
  6. 8. Processes and packages molecules, like lipids, and proteins.
  7. 13. The bottom support of the microscope.
  8. 16. Produces proteins.
  9. 17. Organisms composed of one or more cells containing visibly evident nuclei and organelles.