This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Cell Biology has 15 clues. Answers range from 7 to 20 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Movement of water across a semipermeable membrane
Movement of molecules from a high concentration to a lower concentration
A structure within the cell membrane which allows charged and/or larger molecules to pass through the membrane
Movement of molecules from a LOW concentration to a HIGH conc. using ATP (energy)
Movement of molecules from a HIGH concentration to a LOW conc. with NO ATP (energy) used
Amount of molecules of a material in a specific area
A solution with a GREATER amount of SOLUTE ("dissolved stuff") as compared to the cell
A solution with a LESSER amount of SOLUTE ("dissolved stuff") as compared to the cell
A solution with an EQUAL concentration of solute (and water) as compared to the cell
The force that the vacuole places on the cell membrane to push it against the cell wall-- increases when vacuole is larger
Means that only some things may pass through
Type of Active Transport where large amounts/sizes of molecules EXIT the cell in bulk
Type of Active Transport where large amounts/sizes of molecules ENTER the cell in bulk
"Water-loving"-- Refers to the polar phosphate heads of the phospholipid
"Water-fearing"- refers to the fatty acid tails of the phospholipid which make the inner part of the cell mem.