Cell Crossword

1. Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecules that is present in all living cells and that contains information that determines traits.
5. Rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane in plant cells; provides structure and support.
6. The arrangement of parts in an organism.
8. The smallest functional unit of all living things.
10. Gel-like liquid inside a cell; helps cell maintain shape and is about 80% water.
12. One of the structures in the nucleus that are made up of DNA and protein.
13. A system of ideas that explains many related observations and is supported by a body of evidence acquired by scientific investigation.
15. The site of cellular respiration, which releases energy for use by the cell.
17. Structures within a cell that have special functions the keep the cell working.

2. Where genetic material is stored and control the cell's growth and reproduction.
3. An organelle found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs.
4. A fluid-filled vesicle that contains food, water, and waste. Plant cells have a large central vacuole that stores water.
7. Protective, flexible barrier that controls what goes in and out of the cell.
9. The special, normal or proper activity of an organ or part.
11. Cells with a defined nucleus; usually smaller that eukaryotic cells.
14. Cells with a nucleus.
16. Describes the basic characteristics of all cells and organisms.