Description

The basic unit of structure and & function in living things
A thin, flexible barrier that surrounds a cell & controls which substances pass into and out of a cell
A rigid supporting layer that surrounds the cells of plants and some other organisms
An organelle in the cells of plants and some other organisms that captures energy from sunlight and changes it to an energy form that cells can use in making food
A threadlike structure within a cell's nucleus that contains DNA that is passed from one generation to the next
The thick fluid region of a cell located inside the cell membrane or between the cell membrane and nucleus
Deoxyribonucleic acid; the genetic material that carries information about an organism & is passed from parent to offspring
An organelle that forms a maze of passageways in which proteins and other materials are carried from one part of the cell to another
An organelle in a cell that receives proteins and other newly formed materials from the endoplasmic recticulum packages them, & distributes them to other parts of the cell
A cell organelle which contains chemicals that break down large food particles into smaller ones & that can be used by the rest of the cell
Rod-shaped organelles that convert energy in food molecules to energy the cell can use to carry out its functions
A large oval organelle that contains the cell's genetic material in the form or DNA and controls many of the cells activities
A tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell
A small grain-shaped organelle in the cytoplasm of a cell that produces proteins
A sac-like organelle that stores water, food, and other materials

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What is a crossword?

Crossword puzzles have been published in newspapers and other publications since 1873. They consist of a grid of squares where the player aims to write words both horizontally and vertically.

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Some of the words will share letters, so will need to match up with each other. The words can vary in length and complexity, as can the clues.

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Crosswords are a great exercise for students' problem solving and cognitive abilities. Not only do they need to solve a clue and think of the correct answer, but they also have to consider all of the other words in the crossword to make sure the words fit together.

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