The Cell

3. Cell A complex cell with a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
7. The control center of the cell that contains DNA.
9. Wall A rigid layer outside the cell membrane in plant cells that provides support and protection.
11. The "powerhouse" of the cell that produces energy.
13. Cell A simple cell without a nucleus, like bacteria.
14. Reticulum (ER) A network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis.
17. Division The process by which a cell splits into two new cells.
18. Small sacs filled with enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.
19. The movement of water across a membrane.

1. The jelly-like substance inside the cell where most cellular activities occur.
2. Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.
4. Tiny structures that make proteins.
5. Organelles found in plant cells that capture light energy and convert it to food through photosynthesis.
6. Transport The movement of substances across the cell membrane using energy.
8. A storage sac that can hold water, nutrients, or waste products.
9. Membrane The outer boundary of the cell that controls what enters and exits the cell.
10. The movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to low concentration.
12. (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) The genetic material that carries information about an organism.
15. A thread-like structure made of DNA that carries genetic information.
16. Apparatus The "packaging center" that modifies and sorts proteins and lipids.