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What is a cross section?

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A slice perpendicular to the long axis.

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What is a longitudinal section?

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A slice taken parallel to the long axis.

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Why is it necessary to examine a specimen in both cross and longitudinal sections?

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To understand its three-dimensional structure.

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What are the steps of protein synthesis?

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Transcription (DNA to mRNA), Translation (mRNA to protein), Amino acid assembly at the ribosome.

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What is the role of the ribosome in protein synthesis?

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It is the site of translation and assembles amino acids into proteins.

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What is the function of tRNA during translation?

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Transfers specific amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to mRNA codons.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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Carries genetic code from nucleus to ribosome and serves as the template for amino acid assembly.

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What are the characteristics of epithelial tissue?

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Closely packed cells, minimal extracellular matrix, covers surfaces and lines cavities.

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What distinguishes muscle tissue from other tissue types?

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Unique ability to contract, enabling movement.

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What are the functions of connective tissue?

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Provides support and structure, binds tissues, stores energy, aids in transport.

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What are the four main tissue types studied in histology?

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Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous.

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Why is staining important in histology?

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It enhances visibility and differentiates between tissue types.

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What does methylene blue stain?

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The nucleus and sometimes cytoplasmic components.

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What is the primary purpose of staining in histology?

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To differentiate tissue components.

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What does a cross section of a centriole reveal?

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The arrangement and number of internal microtubule components.

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What does a longitudinal section of a centriole show?

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The length and orientation of microtubules.

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When is SEM more useful than TEM?

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For examining surface details of specimens.

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What does SEM capture that TEM does not?

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External topography of a specimen.

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When is TEM more useful than SEM?

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For studying internal ultrastructure of specimens.

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What does TEM reveal about cilia?

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Detailed cross and longitudinal sections.

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How does a dissecting microscope orient a specimen?

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It provides an upright image.

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How does specimen movement appear in a dissecting microscope?

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Moving left shifts the image right.

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How does a compound microscope orient a specimen?

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It inverts and reverses the image.

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What is the total magnification with a 4x objective and 10x ocular lens?

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40x.

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What is the total magnification with a 10x objective and 10x ocular lens?
100x.
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What is the total magnification with a 40x objective and 10x ocular lens?
400x.
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What is the total magnification with a 100x objective and 10x ocular lens?
1000x.
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What are the advantages of a dissecting microscope?
Views opaque, 3D objects, uses reflected light, lower magnification.
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What are the advantages of a compound microscope?
High magnification, transmits light through thin specimens.
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What is the function of a stain in microscopy?
Enhances contrast and visibility of cellular components.
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What are the characteristics of a good biological drawing?
Continuous lines, no shading, labeled properly, proportionate, underlined heading.
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What are the characteristics of a bad biological drawing?
Sketchy lines, shading, labels on drawing, missing heading, disproportionate.
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What are the requirements for effective scientific graphing?
Descriptive title, labeled axes, and legend if needed.
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What are the key components of a scientific graph?
Title, labeled axes, data points, and a legend.
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What is the primary function of a compound light microscope?
To transmit light through a specimen
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Which component of the compound microscope secures the slide?
Stage clip
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What is the total magnification with a 10x ocular lens and a 40x objective lens?
400x
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Why is staining a specimen, such as with methylene blue, important?
To enhance contrast and visibility of cellular components
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What is a requirement for a biological drawing?
A heading that includes magnification and specimen details
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What does a "cross section" refer to in microscopy?
A slice perpendicular to the long axis of a specimen
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What is the first step in estimating the size of a specimen using a microscope?
Calculate the field of view using a ruler on the stage
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What advantage does a dissecting microscope have over a compound microscope?
Ability to view opaque, 3D objects
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What is the primary role of DNA in protein synthesis?
To serve as a template for mRNA synthesis
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Which molecule carries the genetic code from the nucleus to the cytoplasm?
mRNA
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During translation, what does tRNA do?
Brings amino acids to the ribosome
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What is the correct sequence of protein synthesis?
Transcription → Translation → Amino acid assembly
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Which organelle is the site of translation in eukaryotic cells?
Ribosome
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What happens if a mutation occurs in the DNA sequence?
The mRNA may code for a different amino acid sequence
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What is histology the study of?
Microscopic structure of tissues
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Which type of tissue is characterized by closely packed cells?
Epithelial tissue
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What is the primary function of connective tissue?
To provide support and structure
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Which staining technique is commonly used in histology slides?
Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E)
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What feature distinguishes muscle tissue from other tissue types?
Ability to contract
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In a histological slide of nervous tissue, what would you expect to see?
Neurons and neuroglia
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What must be included on the x-axis of a scientific graph?
The independent variable
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What is a requirement for a table in a practical report?
A descriptive title above the table
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When plotting data from an experiment, what does the slope of a line graph represent?
The rate of change between variables
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What is the purpose of including a legend in a graph?
To identify different data sets or lines
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If graphing temperature vs. time, which variable is on the y-axis?
Temperature
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What is the primary goal of the prelab exercises in APES 1000?
To prepare students for practical sessions
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Which resource is recommended for self-paced study in APES 1000?
Mastering Biology platform
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What is a key benefit of attending the Academic Development Programme (ADP)?
It provides free academic support and improves marks
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How should students approach learning skills for practicals?
Integrate lecture notes with practical material
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What happens if a student fails to complete a prelab exercise before a practical?
They lose marks allocated for preparation
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What is the difference between a cross section and a longitudinal section?
Cross: perpendicular to long axis. Longitudinal: parallel to long axis
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What are the steps of protein synthesis?
Transcription → mRNA → Translation → Protein
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What are the characteristics of epithelial tissue?
Closely packed cells, minimal extracellular matrix, lines surfaces
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What are the functions of connective tissue?
Support, bind tissues, energy storage, transport
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What are the requirements for effective scientific graphing?
Title, axis labels, and legend (if needed)
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What is the role of the ribosome in protein synthesis?
Site of translation and protein assembly
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What is the significance of prelab exercises in APES 1000?
Ensure preparation and understanding before practicals
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What is the importance of using staining techniques in histology?
To enhance visibility and differentiate tissue types
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What is the function of tRNA during translation?
Carries amino acids and matches them to mRNA codons
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What distinguishes muscle tissue from other tissue types?
Its ability to contract
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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?
Transmits genetic code to ribosome
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What does a cross section of a centriole reveal?
Arrangement of microtubules in a circular pattern
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What is a longitudinal section?
A slice taken parallel to the long axis
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Why is it necessary to examine a specimen in both cross and longitudinal sections?
To understand 3D structure
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What does the cross section of a centriole show?
The arrangement and number of internal components
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What does the longitudinal section of a centriole show?
The length and orientation of microtubules
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When is SEM more useful than TEM?
For examining surface details
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What does SEM capture that TEM does not?
External topography
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When is TEM more useful than SEM?
For internal structure of specimens
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What does TEM reveal about cilia?
Detailed cross and longitudinal sections
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How does a dissecting microscope orient a specimen?
It provides an upright image
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How does specimen movement appear in a dissecting microscope?
Moving left shifts the image right
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How does a compound microscope orient a specimen?
It inverts and reverses the image
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What happens to the image when moving a specimen left in a compound microscope?
It shifts the image right
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What is the total magnifying power for a 4x objective lens with a 10x ocular lens?
40x
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What is the total magnifying power for a 10x objective lens with a 10x ocular lens?
100x
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What is the total magnifying power for a 40x objective lens with a 10x ocular lens?
400x
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What is the total magnifying power for a 100x objective lens with a 10x ocular lens?
1000x

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