Science Cells Crossword

The basic unit of structure and function in living things.
A tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell.
The genetic material that carries information about an organism and is passed on to offspring
A nucleic acid that plays an important role in the production of proteins.
The process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
The diffusion of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane.
A sac inside a cell that acts as a storage area.
A small grain-like structure in the cytoplasm of a cell where proteins are made.
A type of protein that speeds up a chemical reaction in a living thing.
The movement of materials through a cell membrane using cellular energy.
A structure in the cells of plants and some other organisms that captures energy form sunlight and uses it to produce food.
A collection of cells on an organism that have similar structure and function
A part of an organism that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function.
Any substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
Rod-shaped cell structures that convert energy in food molecules to energy
The delivery system used by Endoplasmic Reticulum
A cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell.
A small, round cell structure containing chemicals that break down large food particles into smaller ones.
Two or more elements that are chemically combined.
A cell structure that controls which substances can enter or leave the cell.