cell - Crossword Labs

3. A specialized subunit within a cell that has a specific function.
5. The gel-like substance within a cell that suspends the organelles; the protoplasm excluding the nucleus.
8. The part of the cell that contains the genetic material (DNA) and directs all cell activities.
10. The part that connects the body tube to the base.
12. An organelle responsible for generating most of the cell's supply of energy, in the form of ATP.
15. A membrane-bound sac that can store water, nutrients, or waste products.
17. body An organelle that processes, packages, and sorts proteins and other molecules for delivery.
19. Reticulum A network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis.
20. A network of protein filaments and tubules that gives the cell its shape and coherence.
21. Particles in the cytoplasm that are responsible for synthesizing proteins.
23. The lens the user looks through to see the magnified image.

1. The bottom, weighted part of the microscope that provides stability.
2. The light source that shines through or onto the specimen.
4. A device that controls the amount of light passing through the specimen.
6. membrane The protective outer covering of the cell that is semipermeable, allowing some substances to pass through.
7. Organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis takes place.
9. The flat plate where the slide is placed for observation.
11. A thread-like structure made of DNA that carries genetic information.
13. A structure made up of different types of tissues that work together to perform a particular function.
14. A group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.
16. The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known organisms.
18. A membrane-bound organelle containing digestive enzymes.
22. Lens The lens closest to the specimen, which provides the initial magnification.