Across
- 2. The organelle where cellular respiration happens.
- 4. The "brain of the cell" Controls functions of the cell and contains DNA
- 6. Speeds up chemical reactions.
- 10. Process all organisms perform to break down sugar and use oxygen to create energy (opposite of photosynthesis).
- 13. Organisms that make their own food--producers.
- 14. "Cleaner" of the cell-- Digests bad things in cells.
- 15. Fats, long term energy storage (in fats, oils, waxes, steroids, etc.)
- 16. Primary source of energy (in pasta, cereal, fruits, etc.)
Down
- 1. Process plants perform to make sugar and oxygen.
- 3. Organisms that rely on other organisms to make their food.
- 5. The covering around cells--regulates what comes in and out of cells.
- 7. When cells have a mutation that causes them to divide uncontrollably and create tumors.
- 8. The gel-like substance in cells that holds organelles in place.
- 9. The organelle where photosynthesis happens.
- 11. Provide cell structure, builds up muscle.
- 12. H2O, important for our bodies and is the universal solvent.