This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Cell Biology has 20 clues. Answers range from 4 to 21 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
small proteins in the plasma membrane
hydrophilic and hydrophobic tails makes the plasma membrane _______ to certain water-soluble substances
process in which a cell removes unwanted materials
process in which a cell surrounds and takes in material from its environment
uses energy to move an ion or molecule into or out of a cell
moving material against the concentration gradient that requires energy
a cell is in a balanced environment when placed in a _____ ______
when a cell is placed into a _______ _______ it causes the cell to swell and possibly burst
when a cell is placed into a ______ _______ it causes the cell to shrivel
movement of water molecules into a concentrated solution from a less concentrated solution-either into or out of the cell
allows certain molecules to pass based on their size and electric charge
does not provide an open pathway through the membrane
movement of substances across the plasma membrane with the aid of protein molecules embedded in the membrane
when particles are diffused and have equal concentration on both sides
movement of materials into or out of a cell without the use of ATP
difference in concentration on opposite sides of a membrane
the movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration
allows only some substances to pass through
the regulation of the internal conditions of a cell or organism in spite of changes in the external conditions
defines a cell by separating it from its environment