2.1.1 - cell structure

Question 1

light microscope

Answer 1

x

Question 2

transmission electron microscope

Answer 2

x

Question 3

scanning electron microscope

Answer 3

x

Question 4

laser scanning confocal microscope

Answer 4

x

Question 5

how are microscope slides prepared and examined in light microscopy

Answer 5

including the use of an eye piece graticule and stage micrometer

Question 6

explain the use of staining in light microscopy

Answer 6

differential staining to identify different cellular components and cell types

Question 7

magnification formula

Answer 7

magnification = image size / actual size

Question 8

difference between magnification and resolution

Answer 8

differences in resolution and magnification that can be achieved by a light microscope, a transmission electron microscope and a scanning electron microscope

Question 9

nucleus

Answer 9

x

Question 10

nucleolus

Answer 10

x

Question 11

nuclear envelope

Answer 11

x

Question 12

rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER)

Answer 12

x

Question 13

golgi apparatus

Answer 13

x

Question 14

ribosomes

Answer 14

x

Question 15

mitochondria

Answer 15

x

Question 16

lysosomes

Answer 16

x

Question 17

chloroplasts

Answer 17

x

Question 18

plasma membrane

Answer 18

x

Question 19

centrioles

Answer 19

x

Question 20

cell wall

Answer 20

x

Question 21

flagella

Answer 21

x

Question 22

cilia

Answer 22

x

Question 23

what is the interrelationship between the organelles involved in the production and secretion of proteins

Answer 23

x

Question 24

importance of the cytoskeleton

Answer 24

• providing mechanical strength to cells
• aiding transport within cells
• enabling cell movement

Question 25

similarities and differences in the structure and ultrastructure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

Answer 25

x