Organelles Crossword Puzzle
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QUESTIONS LIST:
- nucleus : the control center of a cell, housing genetic material
- mitochondria : powerhouses of the cell, providing energy through respiration
- ribosomes : tiny structures where proteins are made
- golgi apparatus : packaging and distribution center of the cell
- endoplasmic reticulum : network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis
- lysosomes : the cell's recycling center, breaking down waste materials
- peroxisomes : organelles that detoxify various substances
- chloroplasts : where photosynthesis occurs in plant cells
- vacuole : storage organelle, especially large in plant cells
- cytoskeleton : gives the cell its shape and aids in movement
- plasma membrane : the cell’s outer boundary that controls what enters and leaves
- nucleolus : site within the nucleus where ribosomes are assembled
- centrioles : help with cell division in animal cells
- cell wall : rigid outer layer that gives support to plant cells
- cytoplasm : jelly-like substance that contains organelles within the cell
