This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Cell Biology has 13 clues. Answers range from 5 to 14 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
bacteria that are unicellular organisms that do not have a nucleus
bound organelles
genes separate from chromosome which can carry antibiotic-resistant genes
sticky capsule around cell wall that enhances some bacteria to cause disease
single DNA molecule not enclosed in nucleus; contains most of bacteria’s genes
some bacteria have long whip-like projections that enable them to move
where proteins are assembled according to the DNA directions
extensions of plasma membrane – helps bacteria stick to a surface and also acts as a bridge where two bacteria can exchange DNA
surrounds cell and regulates what enters and leaves cell
surrounds the plasma membrane-gives cell its shape and prevents osmosis (water entering) from bursting cell
directs activity of cells organelles
makes ribosomes inside nucleus
thick fluid outside nucleus throughout the cell