Keywords - cell structure

Question 1

Magnification

Answer 1

degree to which the size of an image is larger than the image itself

Question 2

Resolution

Answer 2

minimum distance apart two objects can be for them to appear as separate

Question 3

Fractionation

Answer 3

process of breaking down cells and separating their contents, by homogenisation and ultracentrifugation

Question 4

Eukaryotic

Answer 4

cell that contains membrane-bound nucleus + other membrane-bound organelles

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Prokaryotic

Answer 5

Cell that does not contain a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles eg. bacteria

Question 6

Virus

Answer 6

Acellular, non-living that contain DNA/RNA held in a capsid. Can only multiply inside living host cell.

Question 7

Nucleus

Answer 7

Organelle containing DNA in protein bound linear chromosomes + nucleolus surrounded by nuclear envelope

Question 8

Differentiation

Answer 8

process of cells becoming specialised for different functions

Question 9

Interphase

Answer 9

stage in cell cycle where DNA and organelles replicate

Question 10

Mitosis

Answer 10

type of nuclear division where 2 identical daughter cells are produced
stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase