Across
- 4. smallest "room" that makes up every living thing
- 5. complex cell that stores its DNA inside a clearly defined nucleus
- 7. mass of cells that are formed by uncontrolled growth
- 10. process where a plant turns a sunbeam into a snack
- 11. biological "helper" that speeds up reactions
- 12. simple type of cell that don't keep its DNA in a vault
- 14. greasy/oily molecule thats great for storing energy & forming barriers
- 16. cells "forget" how to stop dividing & grow out of control
- 18. x-shaped package of tightly coiled DNA found in the nucleus
- 19. gas that humans breathe out & plants inhale to make food
Down
- 1. natural way molecules spread out from a crowded area to quiet area
- 2. "blank slate" cell that hasn't decided what it wants to be yet
- 3. body's internal "balancing act" to keep things stable
- 4. nutrient often found in sugars/starches that provide quick bursts of power
- 6. long-tailed building blocks that helps make up a lipid
- 8. group of atoms held together, basic unit of chemical compound
- 9. water molecules sneak across membrane to balance a salty solution
- 13. specialized "mini-organ" inside cell that has its own specific job
- 15. currency/fuel that every living thing needs to get work done
- 17. "workhouse" molecule built from amino acids that does most cell jobs