Cells Vocab

4. the mark that is made by pressing the tip of a finger on a surface
6. the organ of the body in the head that controls functions, movements, sensations, and thoughts
9. an object (such as a box or can) that can hold something
13. either one of a pair of strings that are attached to an apron and are used to keep it close to your body — usually used figuratively
14. two things that are the same and are meant to be used together
15. to become larger : to increase in size, amount, etc.
16. The “powerhouses” of the cell.
17. a thin sheet or layer
18. a device used to see very small objects
22. to let something (such as a liquid or gas) in or out through a hole in a surface
23. having the ability to control or influence people or things
24. the material or protoplasm within a living cell, excluding the nucleus.
25. having good health : not sick or injured

1. very small
2. the part of a cell that contains the genes (DNA) which control how an animal or plant grows and what it becomes
3. the form or outline of an object
5. the natural outer layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or animal
7. having life : living : not dead
8. to give food to (someone or something)
10. part of a cell that performs a specific task
11. something (such as a hammer, saw, shovel, etc.) that you hold in your hand and use for a particular task
12. a substance necessary for plants, animals, and people to live and grow
19. a device that is used to control the flow of water from a pipe
20. the central part of most cells that contains genetic material and is enclosed in a membrane
21. one of two equal or nearly equal parts into which something can be divided