Cells Flashcards
1
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Nucleus
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- Found in plant and animal cells
- Contains DNA.
- Controls the cells activities.
2
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Chloroplast
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- Only found in plant cells
- Contains chlorophyll
- Absorbs light for photosynthesis
3
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Mitochondria
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- Found in plant and animal cells
• Where cellular respiration takes place to produce energy
4
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Cell wall
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- Only found in plant cells
• Gives strength and support to cell
5
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Cell membrane
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- Found in plant and animal cells
• Controls what enters and exits the cell
6
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Vacuole
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- Only found in plant cells
• Contains cell sap
7
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Cytoplasm
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- Found in plant and animal cells
• Where chemical reactions take place
8
Q
Positives of the Electron microscope
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- Beam of electrons instead of light
- Highest magnification
- Greatest resolution
- Uses electromagnets to focus
9
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Negatives of the electron microscope
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- Sample must be dead
* Preparation of the sample may destroy structures
10
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Laser imaging
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- 3D Image
- Can select depths
- High resolution
- For opaque specimens, this is useful for surface profiling
11
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Organ
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A complex structure made up of tissues and cells
