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Cell and Cell Organelles - Word Search Puzzle

This document contains a word search puzzle about cell and cell organelles. It provides a table with descriptions of 15 key terms related to cells and their structures. These terms include "cell", "cell membrane", "cell wall", "cytoplasm", "nucleus" and other organelles. Students are tasked with finding these 15 terms within the word search puzzle grid. An answer key is provided to check their work.

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Cell and Cell Organelles - Word Search Puzzle

This document contains a word search puzzle about cell and cell organelles. It provides a table with descriptions of 15 key terms related to cells and their structures. These terms include "cell", "cell membrane", "cell wall", "cytoplasm", "nucleus" and other organelles. Students are tasked with finding these 15 terms within the word search puzzle grid. An answer key is provided to check their work.

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Name: ______________________

Cell and Cell Organelles - Word Search Puzzle

Directions:
1. Find the words that are defined in the table below.
2. Find the words in the puzzle above.
Description Word
The basic unit of structure and function of all living things.
Encloses the contents of the cell, controls what enters and leaves the cell.
A rigid exterior of plant cells, and is made primarily of cellulose.
The jelly-like substance that fills the cell and holds the organelles in position.
The control center of the cell, contains DNA.
A specialized subunit of a cell that has a specific function.
The organelle in which protein synthesis takes place.
An intracellular highway, helps make and transport materials.
Processes and packages proteins and other substances produced in the ER.
Digestive sacs that can break down excess or worn-out cellular substances.
Power plants of cells where energy (ATP) is produced.
Temporarily stores food, water, waste; larger in plant cells.
The organelle in which photosynthesis takes place.
Found in animal cells and is used in cell division; the spindle fibers attach to it.
A green pigment that captures light energy from the sun.
Name: ______________________

Cell and Cell Organelles - Word Search Puzzle - Answer Key

Directions:
1. Find the words that are defined in the table below.
2. Find the words in the puzzle above.
Description Word
The basic unit of structure and function of all living things. Cell
Encloses the contents of the cell, controls what enters and leaves the cell. Cell membrane
A rigid exterior of plant cells, and is made primarily of cellulose. Cell wall
The jelly-like substance that fills the cell and holds the organelles in position. Cytoplasm
The control center of the cell, contains DNA. Nucleus
A specialized subunit of a cell that has a specific function. Organelle
The organelle in which protein synthesis takes place. Ribosome
An intracellular highway, helps make and transport materials. Endoplasmic reticulum
Processes and packages proteins and other substances produced in the ER. Golgi apparatus
Digestive sacs that can break down excess or worn-out cellular substances. Lysosome
Power plants of cells where energy (ATP) is produced. Mitochondria
Temporarily stores food, water, waste; larger in plant cells. Vacuole
The organelle in which photosynthesis takes place. Chloroplast
Found in animal cells and is used in cell division; the spindle fibers attach to it. Centrioles
A green pigment that captures light energy from the sun. Chlorophyll

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