Animal Cell Crossword

2. Endoplasmic reticulum without ribosomes; involved in lipid production and detoxification.
6. Movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to low concentration.
9. Organelle that modifies, packages, and distributes proteins and lipids.
10. Paired structures that help organize microtubules during cell division in animal cells.
11. Network of protein filaments that provides structure, support, and movement within the cell.
12. All chemical reactions that occur within an organism to maintain life.
14. A protein that speeds up (catalyzes) chemical reactions.
15. The process of maintaining stable internal conditions in the body.
16. Endoplasmic reticulum studded with ribosomes; site of protein synthesis and transport.
17. Adenosine triphosphate; the main energy-carrying molecule in the cell.
18. Control center of the cell, containing DNA and regulating cell activities.

1. The “powerhouse” of the cell that produces ATP through cellular respiration.
3. Movement of water molecules across a semipermeable membrane.
4. Dense structure inside the nucleus where ribosomes are produced.
5. Small structure that assembles proteins from amino acids.
7. Semi-permeable barrier that surrounds the cell and regulates entry and exit of substances.
8. Organelle containing digestive enzymes to break down waste and old cell parts.
13. Gel-like fluid inside the cell where organelles are suspended.