Across
- 2. where genetic material is stored and controls the cell's growth and reproduction
- 4. a system of ideas that explains many related observations and is supported by a body of evidence acquired by scientific investigation
- 8. describes the basic characteristics of all cells and organisms
- 10. (mitochondrion) the site of cellular respiration, which releases energy for use by the cell
- 12. an organelle found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs
- 14. a fluid filled vesicle that contains food, water and waste. Plant cells have a large central vacuole that stores water.
- 15. rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane in plant cells; provide structure and support
- 16. deoxribonucleic acid; a molecule that it presents in all living cells and that contains information that determines traits
- 17. protective, flexible barrier that controls what goes in and out of the cell
Down
- 1. the arrangement of parts in an organism
- 3. cells with a nucleus
- 5. cells without a defined nucleus; usually smaller than eukaryotic cells
- 6. structure within a cell that have special functions to keep the cell working
- 7. one of the structures in the nucleus that are made up of DNA and protein
- 9. the special, normal or proper activity of an organ or part.
- 11. gel-like liquid inside a cell; helps cell maintain shape and is about 80% water
- 13. the smallest functional and structural unit of all living things