Cells Crossword

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Across
  1. 7. The jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are found.
  2. 8. Genetic material that carries instructions for life.
  3. 9. Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.
  4. 10. The control center of the cell that contains DNA.
  5. 12. A rigid layer that supports and protects plant cells.
Down
  1. 1. The powerhouse of the cell; produces energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.
  2. 2. Movement of molecules from high concentration to low concentration.
  3. 3. A thin, flexible barrier that surrounds the cell and controls what enters and leaves.
  4. 4. Diffusion of water across a membrane.
  5. 5. Found in plant cells; site of photosynthesis.
  6. 6. The ability of a cell or organism to maintain a stable internal environment.
  7. 7. Theory States that all living things are composed of cells, cells are the basic units of structure and function, and all cells come from pre-existing cells.
  8. 11. The basic unit of life; all living things are made of cells.