Chapter 1- Cells And Movement Of Substances Flashcards
How do you calculate total magnification
Eyepiece lens x objective lens
Define the term resolution
Resolution is the ability to distinguish between two separate points in an image
What is the role of the nucleus
Contains DNA in the form of chromosomes. Contains the genetic code.
What is the role cytoplasm in a cell
This is where chemcial reactions take place
What is the function of the cell membrane
Controls what enters and leaves the cells.
What is function of the mitochondria is cells
This is the site of respiration.
Glucose + Oxyen –> Carbon dioxide + water vapour + ATP energy
Define the word ‘magnification’
Magnification is how much bigger an image is compared to it’s actual size.
Can be calculated by using the IAM triange.
Why are ribosomes needed in a cell?
Ribosomes are the site (location) where proteins are made.
What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
Chloroplasts contain a green chemcial called chlorophyll. It traps sunlight energy which is needed for photosynthesis.
How do you calculate the magnification of an image?
To figure the total magnification of an image that you are viewing through the microscope is really quite simple. To get the total magnification take the power of the objective (4X, 10X, 40x) and multiply by the power of the eyepiece, usually 10X.
Resolution
Resolution is the amount of information that can be seen in the image - defined as the smallest distance below which two discrete objects will be seen as one.
What is a prokaryotic cell?
prokaryotic cells are those that do not have a membrane-bound nucleus.
What is a eukaryotic cell?
A eukaryote is any organism whose cells have a cell nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes.
Nucleus
a dense organelle present in most eukaryotic cells, typically a single rounded structure bounded by a double membrane, containing the genetic material.
Cell membrane
the semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell.
Cell wall
A cell wall is a structural layer surrounding some types of cells, situated outside the cell membrane
Vacuole
a space or vesicle within the cytoplasm of a cell, enclosed by a membrane and typically containing fluid.
Mitochondria
Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell. They are organelles that act like a digestive system which takes in nutrients, breaks them down, and creates energy rich molecules for the cell
Chloroplast
Chloroplasts work to convert light energy of the Sun into sugars that can be used by cells.
Cytoplasm
the material or protoplasm within a living cell, excluding the nucleus.
Chromosomes
Chromosomes are thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells.
Ribosomes
The ribosome is a complex molecule made of ribosomal RNA molecules and proteins that form a factory for protein synthesis in cells.
What is the I AM triangle?
The I AM triangle stands for (IMAGE, MAGNIFICATION and ACTUAL SIZE)
Plasmid
a genetic structure in a cell that can replicate independently of the chromosomes, typically a small circular DNA strand in the cytoplasm of a bacterium.
Order of magnitude
Used to make approximate comparisons between numbers or objects
Muscle cell adaption
muscle cells bring parts of the body closer together. They contain protein fibres that can contract when energy is available, making the cells shorter.
Sperm cell adaptations
outer cell membrane Egg cell – for sexual reproduction
Root hair cell adaptations
Root hair cells are adapted for this by having a large surface area to speed up osmosis.
Xylem cells
The basic function of xylem is to transport water from roots to shoots and leaves, but it also transports some nutrients.
Phloem cells
the phloem is composed of still-living cells that transport sap. The sap is a water-based solution, but rich in sugars made by photosynthesis.
Diffusion
Diffusion is the net movement of molecules or atoms from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration as a result of random motion of the molecules or atoms.