Key Terms: Flashcards
1
Q
What does Eukaryotic mean?
A
Any organism which contains genetic information as linear chromosomes within a nucleus.
2
Q
What is an Ultra Structure?
A
Detailed structure of a biological specimen such as a cell, tissue, organ. Can be observed by electron microscopy.
3
Q
What does prokaryotic mean?
A
single celled organisms with no membrane bound nucleus.
4
Q
What is an organelle?
A
Specialised structure found within a cell.
5
Q
What is the definition of resolution?
A
The ability to distinguish between objects that are close together (resolving power of the microscope)
6
Q
What is the definition of magnification?
A
The number of times bigger the image is than the object itself.
