This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Cell Biology has 20 clues. Answers range from 7 to 21 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
does not require energy from the cell
difference in the concentration of molecules across a space
concentration of molecules is equal throughout a space
movement of a substance down the substances concentration gradient (high to low)
diffusion of water through a membrane
bursting of a cell due to osmosis
solution which causes a cell to shrink because of water loss
solution which causes a cell to swell because of water gain
solution in which the concentrations of solute is equal and in and out of cell
transport protein through which ions can pass
protein used to transport specific substances across the membrane
form of passive transport that involves the use of a carrier protein
movement of a substance against the substances concentration gradient (low to high)
example of a cell membrane "pump"
pressure that water exerts against the cell walls of plant cells
movement of a large substance by a vesicle to the inside of a cell
movement of a large substance by a vesicle to the outside of a cell
pouch that pinches off from the cell membrane and becomes a membrane-bound organelle
organelle that pumps water out of the cell
shrinking of a cell due to osmosis