Cells Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. the gel-like substance between the nucleus and the cell membrane
  2. 5. transports good and materials throughout the cell
  3. 6. aid in cell division
  4. 8. the powerhouse of the cell because it produces the energy it needs
  5. 9. are organisms whose cells are organized into complex structures by internal membranes and a cytoplasm and a cytoskeleton
  6. 10. produces ribosomes
  7. 13. Every cell has a _______ around it that gives the cell shape and protective layer that controls what goes in and out of cell
  8. 15. single-celled organisms (organisms without a cell nucleus or any other membrane-bound organelles)
  9. 16. is the basic unit of life and the smallest part of a living thing that is capable of life
  10. 17. acts as the control center of the cell and chromosomes are found here
Down
  1. 1. structures found in many plant leaves and stems that trap the energy of light and make food
  2. 3. a part of a cell that does a specific function
  3. 4. packages proteins and transports them outside the cell
  4. 7. make proteins
  5. 11. the green pigment inside chloroplast that absorbs light and gives many plants their green color
  6. 12. saclike structures that store water and food
  7. 14. transports goods and materials throughout the cell. “Cell Highway” holds the ribosomes
  8. 16. the stiff layer that surrounds the cell membrane