Cells

Question 1

Nucleus

Answer 1

The control centre of the cell

Question 2

Large Vacuole

Answer 2

Stores the cells waste and helps to support the plant

Question 3

Cell Wall

Answer 3

Helps to support the cell - only in plants

Question 4

Cell Membrane

Answer 4

Selectively allows chemicals in and out of the cell and keeps the cell together

Question 5

Chloroplast

Answer 5

Where the plant makes its own food (photosynthesis)

Question 6

Cytoplasm

Answer 6

Stores nutrients needed by the cell

Question 7

Eyepiece Lens

Answer 7

Directs light into the eye

Question 8

Tube

Answer 8

Channels transmitted light to the eyepiece

Question 9

Coarse Adjustments

Answer 9

Quick focusing on low magnification

Question 10

Fine Adjustments

Answer 10

Careful focusing on high magnification

Question 11

Objective Lens

Answer 11

Magnifies the image of the sample

Question 12

Stage

Answer 12

Holds the sample in place

Question 13

Light Source

Answer 13

Illuminates the sample

Question 14

What are the differences between an animal cell and a plant cell?

Answer 14

Plants have chloroplast, animals don’t; Plants have large permanent vacuole, animals have many small ones; Plants have a cell wall surrounding their cell membrane, animals don’t

Question 15

How do cells build up to become complex organisms?

Answer 15

Cell - Tissue - Organ - Organ System - Organism