Across
- 2. a process where a cell divides into two equal parts each with the diploid number of chromosomes, second stage of the cell life cycle.
- 5. a system of tunnels for transporting things throughout the cell.(two words)
- 9. where the proteins are repackaged into vesicles so that it can leave the cell
- 12. one of the four bases in the RNA strand, binds together with A
- 13. chromatid that has been replicated into two
- 18. one of the four bases in the DNA strand, binds together with C
- 19. a long coiled tube that stores and transports sperm to the testes
- 20. a type asexual reproduction, a part of the organism breaks off and forms a seperate organism
- 21. an exact copy of its parent
- 22. stimulates the production of testosterone
- 23. where the egg is fertilized inside the body, ex. humans
- 26. where the egg is fertilized outside of the female's body, ex. fish
- 30. holds the two chromatids together.
- 31. stimulates the growth of sperm, controls the primary and secondary male characteristics
- 33. a storage container in the cell where it holds excess water
- 35. where the sperm meets the egg to create a zygote
- 36. reproduction where two parents are used
- 37. ribonucleic acid, a smaller one-stranded molecule
- 40. a type asexual reproduction, rapidly cloning its exact replica, ex. yeast
- 41. apart in the cell specialized in a function.
- 43. the last stage in the cell life cycle, where the cell seperates into two
- 44. the 'powerhouse' in a cell, provides energy for the cell.
- 45. pollen is carried to plants, reproduction of plants
- 48. a part in the nucleus where RNA is made.
- 50. a diploid cell, fertilized egg
- 53. a type asexual reproduction, the cell divides in half, ex.bacteria
- 55. a process where a cell divides into four cells each with the haploid number of chromosomes.
- 56. second stage of mitosis, chromosomes line up
- 57. one of the four bases in the DNA strand, binds together with A
- 58. makes the protein in a cell.
Down
- 1. a cell that can grow into any of our many cells
- 3. a pair of chromosomes with the similar genes
- 4. (found only in plant cells) where photosynthesis happens, provides energy for the cell.
- 6. the number of chromosomes a cell has (2n).
- 7. two chromatids put together.
- 8. interpahse, mitosis, cytokinesis, the life a cell
- 10. a tube that connect the testes with urethra
- 11. a small package that floats around in a cell
- 14. half the number of chromosomes a cell has, gametes (n).
- 15. one of the four bases in the DNA strand, binds together with T
- 16. the longest stage in the cell life cycle, the cell carries out normal cell activities and gets ready for mitosis
- 17. a type asexual reproduction, new plants grow from roots of plants
- 24. third stage of mitosis, chromosomes pulled part
- 25. first stage of mitosis, chromosomes form
- 27. reproduction where only one parent is needed
- 28. haploid cells used for reproduction, ex. egg for female, sperm for male
- 29. male glands that create sperm and testosterone
- 32. fourth and last stage of mitosis, chromosomes in seperate pole
- 34. the 'sperm' in flowers
- 36. pulls the chromosomes apart
- 38. a type asexual reproduction, each part of the organism is replicated, ex. mushroom
- 39. one of the four bases in the DNA strand, binds together with G
- 42. information to make proteins, found in chromosomes.
- 46. two organisms attracked to each other to make a new organism
- 47. an organelle in the cell where it breaks down and 'recycles' unwanted parts
- 49. strands of DNA.
- 51. deoxyribonucleic acid, a long two-stranded molecule, contains all the information a cell needs to operate.
- 52. the control centre of a cell.
- 54. follicle stimulating hormone, (male) stimulates the growth of sperm producing cells