B1.1 - Cell Structures Flashcards
state 3 facts about the cell theory
all organisms are made of one or more cells, the cell is the basic unit of organisms, all cells come from pre existing cells
what is a cell
the smallest unit of an organism
what is an organelle
an organelle is the name we give to a structure within a cell
what are some features of a cell membrane
the cell membrane provides a selective barrier to molecules and contains receptor molecules to recieve signals
what are some features of a cytoplasm
the site of most of the chemical reactions that take place in a cell
what are some features of a nucleus
the nucleus controls the activities of the cell because it contains genetic material
what are some features of a mitochondria
the site of aerobic respiration (contains enzymes for cellular respiration)
what are some features of ribosomes
the site of protein synthesis
what does the chloroplast contain
chloroplasts contain chlorophyll to absorb light for photosynthesis
what does a vacuole contain
a vacuole contains cells sap which provides support
what are some features of a cell wall
it is made from cellulose and provides structural support
what are stains used for
stains are used to colour whole cells and structures within cells - to make something easier to see
what are light microscopes useful for
they are useful for viewing whole cells or large subcellular structures
how do you calculate magnification
magnification = magnification of the eyepiece lens x magnification of the objective lens
what are electron microscopes useful for
electron microcopes are useful for viewing subcellular structures, such as ribosomes, mitochondrial membranes and nucleur membrance
what is the price of a light microscope
it is inexpensive