Cells and Organ Systems Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• cytoplasm : a jelly-like substance where chemical reactions take place in a cell.
• excretory system : the organ system responsible for removing waste from the body.
• microscope : a device used to magnify small objects like cells.
• cell membrane : the structure that surrounds a cell and controls what enters and exits.
• respiration : a process that releases energy by breaking down glucose.
• mitochondria : the powerhouse of the cell where energy is released during respiration.
• organ : a structure made up of different tissues working together to perform a specific job.
• photosynthesis : the process by which green plants make their food using sunlight.
• digestive system : the organ system that breaks down food into smaller molecules for absorption.
• cell : the basic building block of all living organisms.
• osmosis : the movement of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane.
• circulatory system : the organ system responsible for transporting blood around the body.
• diffusion : the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to low concentration.
• tissue : a group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function.
• ribosome : the organelle where proteins are made in a cell.
• chloroplast : an organelle in plant cells that contains chlorophyll and carries out photosynthesis.
• nucleus : the control centre of a cell that contains genetic material (dna).
• organ system : a group of organs working together to perform a complex function.
• nerve cell : a specialized cell that transmits electrical signals in the body.
• vacuole : a storage organelle in cells, often larger in plant cells.