Chapter 1 - Living Things Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 characteristic of living things?
A
Reproduce, grow, respond to environment/stimuli, need energy, get rid of waste
2
Q
How do you calculate magnification power with a compound light microscope?
A
Eyepiece x objective lens. Low power 4x (or 5X). Medium power 10 X high-power 40 X
3
Q
Define resolving power
A
Resolving Power - the ability to distinguish between two dots or objects that are very close together.
