Organelles Crossword Puzzle

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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