Balance Unit

Question 1

How to calculate the total magnification when given the eyepiece lens magnification and the objective lens magnification

Answer 1

take the power of the objective (4X, 10X, 40x) and multiply by the power of the eyepiece, usually 10X.

Question 2

How do you make a wet mount

Answer 2

Put drop of water on slide
Place object on slide
Cover slide with little piece of glass

Question 3

Describe the structure of the cell membrane

Answer 3

Semi permeable which allows certain substances to pass through

Question 4

Function of the cell membrane

Answer 4

Protect the cell from its surroundings

Question 5

Equilibrium

Answer 5

Concentration of molecules that are the same in all areas

Question 6

Semi permeable

Answer 6

Material in a cell membrane that allows certain substances to pass through

Question 7

Osmosis

Answer 7

Diffusion of water across a membrane

Question 8

Diffusion

Answer 8

Movement of molecules from and area of high concentration to low concentration

Question 9

Active transport

Answer 9

Uses energy to carry molecules from low to high concentration through protein channels

Question 10

Endocytosis

Answer 10

Taking in big molecules

Question 11

Exocytosis

Answer 11

Releasing big molecules

Question 12

How does a cell maintain homeostasis both within itself and as part of a multicellular organism?

Answer 12

The cell maintains homeostasis by regulating its body temperature and staying hydrated