Name: ______________________

Cell and Cell Organelles - Word Search Puzzle

Directions: Find all the hidden words in the puzzle above that are defined in the table below.
Description Word
The basic structural and functional unit of living things.
The structure that encloses the contents of the cell and controls what enters
and leaves the cell.
A rigid exterior of plant cells that 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.
A series of flattened sacs that is responsible for the production and
transportation of proteins and lipids.
An organelle that is responsible for processing and packaging proteins.
Digestive sacs that can break down excess or worn-out cellular substances.
Power plants of cells where energy (ATP) is produced.
An organelle that is responsible for the temporary storage of nutrients, water,
and waste. It is larger in plant cells.
The organelle in which photosynthesis takes place.
An organelle that is found only in animal cells and it is used in cell division.
A green pigment that captures light energy from the sun.
Name: ______________________

Cell and Cell Organelles - Word Search Puzzle - Answer Key

Directions: Find all the hidden words in the puzzle above that are defined in the table below.
Description Word
The basic structural and functional unit of living things. Cell
The structure that encloses the contents of the cell and controls what enters Cell membrane
and leaves the cell.
A rigid exterior of plant cells that 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
A series of flattened sacs that is responsible for the production and Endoplasmic
transportation of proteins and lipids. reticulum

An organelle that is responsible for processing and packaging proteins. 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
An organelle that is responsible for the temporary storage of nutrients, water, Vacuole
and waste. It is larger in plant cells.
The organelle in which photosynthesis takes place. Chloroplast
An organelle that is found only in animal cells and it is used in cell division. Centrioles
A green pigment that captures light energy from the sun. Chlorophyll