Across
- 2. A small, circular piece of DNA found in bacterial cells. The handy USB stick for sharing extra genetic info.
- 7. The rigid outer layer made of cellulose that provides support and shape. The plant cell's very own suit of armor. (Two words)
- 10. cell is for movement of mucus in the trachea and bronchi
- 12. You slice an object into two: left and right part.
- 13. A group of organs that work together to perform a major function. The ultimate corporate department of the body. (Two words)
- 14. The net movement of water molecules across a partially permeable membrane from a dilute to a concentrated solution. Fancy water diffusion that loves to balance things out.
- 15. A unicellular organism with a simple cell structure without a nucleus. The ancient, minimalist single-room apartment of the cell world.
- 16. Your brain cell (in general).
- 18. How much bigger an image appears compared to the real object. Making small things look impressively, undeniably huge.
- 19. That energy your "powerhouse" of the cell made.
- 20. Bacteria have it, but Animals and Plants don't (characteristic).
- 21. What do you use to see those tiny little organisms?
- 25. The site of aerobic respiration, releasing energy for the cell. The mighty power plant.
- 26. Smaller than Millimetres
- 27. A group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function. The cell's version of a well-organized team.
Down
- 1. A space in the cytoplasm filled with cell sap, keeps the cell rigid. The plant's built-in water storage canteen.
- 3. Sperm cells and many organisms need it to move.
- 4. The solar panel restaurant (organelle) that makes food from sunlight.
- 5. The movement of particles against a concentration gradient, requiring energy. The cellular superhero that moves stuff uphill! (Two words)
- 6. A structure made of different tissues working together to perform a specific function. The tissues' group project that became a vital body part.
- 8. The selectively permeable barrier that controls what enters and exits the cell. The ultimate bouncer for the cell club (Two words).
- 9. The tiny, protein-making machine that doesn't get paid overtime.
- 10. The jelly-like substance where most chemical reactions happen. It's the cell's busy, messy workshop floor.
- 11. The ability to distinguish between two separate points. It's not just zooming in, it's about seeing the details clearly.
- 17. Contains genetic material (DNA) that controls the cell's activities. The bossy manager of the cellular office.
- 22. An organism with complex cells containing a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. The fancy, multi-room mansion with specialized furniture.
- 23. The net movement of particles from a high concentration to a low concentration. Like people spreading out in a room to avoid a crowded snack table.
- 24. cool, latinized name for the red blood cell.
