Unit 7.4 Cell Structure Crossword

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Across
  1. 6. An organelle that packages and ships proteins to their destinations.
  2. 7. A green pigment in chloroplasts that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.
  3. 8. The “powerhouse” of the cell, responsible for producing energy through cellular respiration.
  4. 9. A molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells.
  5. 10. A series of reactions in cellular respiration that produce energy molecules and release carbon dioxide.
  6. 13. The first step in cellular respiration where glucose is broken down into smaller molecules without oxygen.
  7. 16. The final stage of cellular respiration that produces the most ATP using oxygen.
  8. 17. An organelle in plant cells that performs photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.
  9. 19. A chemical process in plant cells where light, water, and carbon dioxide are converted into glucose and oxygen.
  10. 20. A rigid outer layer found in plant cells that provides structure and protection.
Down
  1. 1. The smallest living unit in all organisms.
  2. 2. A process in animal cells that breaks down glucose to produce energy in the form of ATP.
  3. 3. A storage organelle for water, nutrients, and waste; larger in plant cells.
  4. 4. A type of cell that does not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles (e.g., bacteria).
  5. 5. The jelly-like substance inside the cell that holds organelles.
  6. 11. The control center of the cell that contains DNA.
  7. 12. A type of cell that has a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles (e.g., plants, animals).
  8. 14. An organelle in animal cells that breaks down waste and debris.
  9. 15. Tiny structures within a cell that perform specific functions.
  10. 18. A structure that synthesizes proteins within a cell.