Organelles of Plant & Animal Cells Crossword Puzzle

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Organelles of Plant & Animal Cells Crossword Puzzle

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  • nucleus: stores and organizes genetic material
  • ribosome: links amino acids together to form protein
  • vacuole: closed compartment filled with water and enzymes
  • mitochondria: powerhouse of the cell
  • golgi apparatus: packages proteins into vesicles for delivery
  • vesicle: transfers proteins to their destination
  • cell membrane: double layer of lipids/proteins that surrounds the cell
  • cytoskeleton: network of tubules that extends through a cell
  • er: organelle that creates, packages, and secretes products
  • cell wall: outer layer surrounding only plant cells
  • chloroplast: organelle that performs photosynthesis
  • plastids: organelle involved with food storage in plant cells