B1 Cells And Organisation Flashcards
Total magnification =
Eyepiece lens magnification x objective lens magnification
Main parts of animal cell
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Cell membrane
Mitochondria
Ribosomes
Main parts of plant cell
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Cell membrane
Cell wall - provides strength and support
Chloroplasts
Vacuole
Mitochondria
Ribosomes
How to prepare a microscope slide
Place a thin sample of the specimen on a slide
Add a drop of stain if necessary to enhance contrast
Carefully place a cover slip over the specimen to avoid air bubbles
Gently press down to spread the sample evenly
Magnification
Ability to make small objects seem larger
Resolution
Ability to distinguish two objects from each other
Difference between light and electron microscope
Electron has high magnification up to 1,000,000x and high resolving power
Similarities between electron and light microscope
Images can be formed from the radiation that is transmitted through the specimen
Use of electron microscope
To investigate cells even further
How to work out magnification
Size of image/size of real object
Disadvantages of electron microscopes
Live cells cannot be imaged as samples must be placed under vacuum
Only black and white image produced
Disadvantages of light microscope
At a certain size image becomes blurry
Limited resolution
Advantages of electron microscopes
Extremely good magnification
Higher resolution
Advantages of light microscopes
Easy to use
Allows you to view live samples of specimen
Cell membrane
Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell
Which part of a cell is the powerhouse of a cell
Mitochondria
Vacuole
Stores water
Ribosomes
Where proteins are made
Cell wall
Provide structure and protection
Why some cells do not contain all cell structures
Cells are specialized to perform specific functions
Compare plant and animal cells
Plant cells have a cell wall and membrane
Animal cells only have a cell membrane
What microscope is used to see algae
Compound microscope
How to prepare for microscope slide
Place specimen on slide
Apply drop of water
Gently lower a coverslip over the specimen
Prokaryotic cell
A simple cell that does not have a nucleus