Nate Negrete's Cell Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. Thin, flexible outer layer that protects the cell and regulates what enters and exits
  2. 4. Small structures responsible for making proteins
  3. 6. A network of membranes that processes and transports proteins (Rough ER) and lipids (Smooth ER)
  4. 10. The "post office" that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for transport
  5. 11. The "control center" containing the cell’s genetic material (DNA)
  6. 12. Organelles that capture light energy to perform photosynthesis in plants
Down
  1. 1. jelly-like substance (cytosol) that fills the cell and houses the organelles
  2. 2. Sacks used for storage; plant cells typically have one large central vacuole, while animal cells have smaller ones
  3. 5. A rigid outer layer that provides structural support and protection, specific to plants
  4. 7. Contain enzymes to break down waste and cellular debris
  5. 8. The "powerhouse" of the cell; they produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration
  6. 9. A framework of protein fibers that helps the cell maintain its shape and move materials