Biology

1. an organelle that contains digestive enzymes that break down waste materials
4. an organelle that breaks down sugars and release energy
8. an organelle that packages materials and distributes them within the cell or out of the cell
9. an organelle that produces proteins for the cell
12. a protective layer surrounding a cell that controls what enters and leaves the cell
13. an organelle used as a temporary storage area
14. a jellylike substance that is contained within the cell membrane

2. an organelle that aids in the production and movement of proteins and other materials through the cell
3. a protein that speeds up a chemical reaction
5. a specialized organelle in photosynthetic organisms that captures the energy from sunlight and converts it into chemical energy
6. abbreviation for deoxyribonucleic acid, which is the genetic material passed from parent to offspring
7. a specialized structure within a cell that performs a particular function
10. the control center of the cell that contains DNA
11. a strong, supportive layer around the cell membrane in plants algae, and some bacteria and fungi