Biology Flashcards
What does the term resolution mean
the smallest change in a quantity that gives a change in the reading that can be seen
What does the term magnification mean
the ability of a microscope to produce an image of an object at a scale larger (or even smaller) than its actual size
What are the two types of DNA found in a bacteria cells
a chromosomal loop and plasmids
What is the function of a nucleus
produce and assemble the cell’s ribosomes
What is the function of a chloroplast
synthesise food by the process of photosynthesis
What is the function of a ribosome
making proteins
what is the function of a mitochondria
produce energy through the process of oxidative phosphorylation
What is the function of a cell wall
support, shape, and protect the cell
What is the function of a vacuole
help sequester waste products
What is the function of a cell membrane
provides protection for a cell
What is the function of a cytoplasm
holds the internal components of cells in place and protects them from damage
Prokaryotic cells
single-celled microorganisms known to be the earliest on earth
