Cell Structures Crossword

The basic unit of structure and function in living things.
An instrument that magnifies and image using two lenses.
Provides image with greater resolution and high magnification.
Widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things.
A tiny cell structure that carries out specific functions within a cell (tiny organs).
Rigid supporting layer that surrounds the cells of plants and some other organisms; protects and supports the cell.
Thin flexible barrier that surrounds cell and controls which substances pass into and out of a cell; forms border between the cell and the environment.
Gel-like fluid fills most of cell; moves nutrients, proteins, and organelles within cell; made mostly of water and salt.
Large oval organelle, contains the cell’s DNA, and directs cells activities.
Helps make proteins and other substances.
Packages and distributes materials from ER.
Rod-shaped organelles that Convert energy in food molecules to energy the cell can use to carry out its functions; “powerhouses” of cell.
Organelle in the cells of plants that capture energy from sunlight and changes it to an energy form that cells can us in making food.
Break down food particles and worn out cell particles.
A Sac-like organelle that stores water, food, and other materials.
Produce proteins needed by cell.