Across
- 10. non-membrane bound region in prokaryotic cells that contains most of the genetic material
- 11. structure within cells that helps define their shape and maintains internal organization
- 13. fundamental model of biology that states that cells are the smallest form of life and come from preexiting cells
- 14. group of two or more organs that work together to perform a particular function
- 17. type of cell having a true nucleus as well as membrane-bound organelles
- 19. type of organism consisting of one cell
- 21. internal balance within living organisms that must be kept stable in order to maintain life
- 22. diffusion of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane
- 23. membrane-bound region of a eukaryotic cell that contain genetic material
- 24. organelle that directs the protein-building process
- 25. thin layer of phospholipids and proteins that define the boundary of a cell
Down
- 1. genetic material of eukaryotic cells consisting of DNA and related proteins
- 2. type of feedback where the product of a process inhibits the process itself
- 3. structures found in the cytoplasm of cells that perform various functions to keep the cell alive
- 4. short, hair-like extension of a cell used for movement
- 5. protective coating found outside the cell walls of many bacteria
- 6. type of organism consisting of two or more cells whose cells cannot live independently apart from the organism
- 7. type of cell lacking a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
- 8. structure made of two or more tissues that work together to perform a particular function
- 9. type of feedback where a product of a process enhances the process itself
- 11. group of cells that live and work together where the cells may break away and survive on their own
- 12. thick fluid inside cells that contain the organelles
- 15. organelle found in plant cells that contains the pigment chlorophyll
- 16. long whip-like organelle used primarily for movement in many bacteria
- 18. group of cells that are specialized to perform a particular function
- 20. cellular organelle that contains digestive enzymes
