Cells

5. membrane-bound cell organelles that generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions
6. giant single cells, containing stockpiles of all the materials needed for initial development of the embryo through to the stage at which the new individual can begin feeding
7. Their structure allows the plant to absorb more water. They also allow a plant to take in the minerals it needs to survive
9. the gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell. It is composed of water, salts, and various organic molecules
10. organisms consisting of one cell only that performs all vital functions including metabolism, excretion, and reproduction

1. the outer covering of a cell, present adjacent to the cell membrane, which is also called the plasma membrane
2. male reproductive cells that originate in the testicles. they swim to and fertilize a female reproductive cell called an oocyte
3. to store various substances such as water and lipds
4. green pigment found in plant cells and used in photosynthesis
8. the lenses that directly observe the object the microscope user is examining