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