Cell Biology Revision Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• mitosis: type of cell division that produces two genetically identical daughter cells
• wall: the cell _ is a rigid outer layer of plant cells that provides support.
• vacuole: membrane-bound sac for storage of materials.
• membrane: the cell _ forms the outer boundary of the cell.
• active: the movement of molecules across a membrane against the concentration gradient, requiring energy is known as _ transport.
• diffusion: the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
• meiosis: type of cell division that produces four genetically diverse daughter cells, involved in sexual reproduction.
• photosynthesis: the process by which plants convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen.
• dna: genetic material that carries the instructions for cell functions.
• specialized: root hair cells and sperm cells are examples of what type of cells?
• ribosomes: small structures where proteins are synthesized.
• cytoplasm: gel-like substance where many cell activities occur.
• respiration: the process by which cells break down glucose to release energy.
• rna: molecule involved in protein synthesis.
• nucleus: the control center of the cell that contains dna.
• mitochondria: powerhouse of the cell; site of cellular respiration.
• enzyme: a biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions.
• osmosis: the movement of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane.
• chloroplast: found in plant cells; site of photosynthesis.