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1
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How many life processes does all organisms carry out?

A

Seven

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What are the seven life processes?

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Movement, reproduction, sensitivity, growth, respiration, excretion and nutrition

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What is the function of the cell surface membrane?

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It keeps cell together and controls what goes into and out of the cell?

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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It controls the cell

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What is the function of the cytoplasm?

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Where activities happen, including respiration (which occurs in the mitochondria)

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What is the function of the chloroplast?

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It contains chlorophyll to trap sunlight for photosynthesis

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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It is made of cellulose and provides support

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What is the function of the vacuole?

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Storage space

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What is a microscope used for?

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To magnify tiny things such as cells

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How do you find out the total magnification?

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Magnification of objective lens x magnification of eyepiece lens

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The object you look at. What is this called?

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A specimen. (It has to be thin to let light get through it)

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What is the first step to use a microscope?

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Place the smallest objective lens over the hole in the stage

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What is the second step to use a microscope?

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Turn the focusing wheel to move the objective lens close to the stage

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What is the third step to use a microscope?

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Place the slide on the stage

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What is the fourth step to use a microscope?

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Adjust the light source or mirror

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What is the fifth step to use a microscope?

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Look in to the eyepiece lens

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What is the last and final step to use a microscope?

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Turn the focusing wheel until what you see is in focus

18
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What are the two specialised cells in animals?

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Muscle cells and fat cells

19
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What are the two specialised cells in plants?

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Root hair cells and xylem cells

20
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What is a function of muscle cells?

A

Muscle cells shape to move things

21
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What is a function of fat cells?

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Fat cells in animal store fat

22
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What is a function of root hair cells?

A

Root hair cells take in water

23
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What is a function of xylem cells?

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Xylem cells carry water

24
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A group of cells that are the same, all doing the same job, is called a________ (eg. muscle ______)

A

Tissue

25
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A group of different tissues working together to do an important job is an ______

A

Organ

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