Cells Flashcards
1
Q
Resolution
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Minimum distance apart that 2 objects can be in order for them to appear as separate items-clearer
2
Q
Cell fractionisation
A
Process where cells are broken up and diff organelles they contain are separated out
3
Q
Before cell fractionisation begins the solution is
A
Cold- reduce enzyme activity that might break down the organelles
Same water potential as the tissue- prevent organelles bursting or shrinking as a result of osmostic gain or loss of water
Buffered- so PH doesn’t fluctuate as this would change the structure of the organelles or affect the functioning of enzymes