Across
- 4. the jelly-like fluid inside the cell that holds organelles in place
- 7. a complex cell with a nucleus and organelles
- 11. the control center of the cell that stores DNA
- 13. an organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids
- 15. the first stage of mitosis where chromosomes become visible
- 16. the movement of molecules using energy against their concentration gradient
- 19. the double-layered structure that makes up the cell membrane
- 20. cells that build and maintain bone tissue
- 23. a simple cell without a nucleus, like bacteria
- 25. a network that helps in protein and lipid synthesis
- 29. a sac filled with enzymes that break down waste and old cell parts
- 31. the final stage of mitosis where nuclear membranes reform
- 34. the phase where a cell grows, carries out functions, and copies DNA
- 35. a principle stating that all living things are made of cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and all cells come from pre-existing cells
- 36. the repeating sequence of growth and division in a cell
- 37. unspecialized cells that can develop into different cell types
- 38. the movement of molecules from high concentration to low concentration
- 39. the ability of a membrane to allow some substances in while blocking others
Down
- 1. a tiny structure that makes proteins from amino acids
- 2. the powerhouse of the cell that produces energy (ATP)
- 3. specialized plant cells that open and close stomata for gas exchange
- 5. the stage of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite sides
- 6. specialized cells that transmit electrical signals in the body
- 8. the stage of mitosis where chromosomes line up in the center of the cell
- 9. the diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane
- 10. a framework of fibers that gives shape, support, and movement to the cell
- 12. an organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs
- 14. a specialized structure within a cell that performs a specific function
- 17. tiny hair-like structures that help in movement or moving substances across the surface
- 18. a thread-like structure of DNA that carries genetic information
- 21. specialized cells that contract to produce movement
- 22. one half of a duplicated chromosome
- 24. a thin barrier that controls what enters and leaves the cell
- 26. a large storage sac in plant cells that holds water and nutrients
- 27. the division of the cytoplasm to form two new cells
- 28. a whip-like tail that helps some cells move
- 30. fibers that help separate chromosomes during cell division
- 32. cells that carry oxygen throughout the body
- 33. a structure that helps organize spindle fibers during cell division
- 35. a rigid layer that gives plant cells structure and protection
