Cell Crossword

1. the special, normal or proper activity of an organ or part.
3. gel-like liquid in a cell; helps maintain shape and is made of about 80% of water.
6. one of the structures inside of the nucleus that are made up of DNA and proteins.
8. describes the basic characteristics of all cells and organisms.
9. protective, flexible barrier that controls what goes in and out of the cell.
10. a fluid filled vesicle that contains food, water, and waste. Plants have one large vacuole that contains water.
12. deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecules that is present in all living cells and determines traits.
14. the site of cellular respiration, which releases energy use by the cell.
15. cells without a defined nucleus; usually smaller than eukaryotic cells.
16. the smallest unit of functional and structural living thning.

2. a system of ideas that explains many related observations and is supported by a body of evidence acquired by scientific investigation.
4. structures within a cell that have special functions to keep the cell working.
5. cells with a nucleus.
6. organelle that is found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs.
7. where genetic material is stored and controls the cells growth and reproduction.
11. rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and is only in plant cells; provides structure and support.
13. the arrangement of parts in an organism.