Living Things And Cells Flashcards
What is the function of the objective lens
For extra magnification
Name the seven characteristics of living things
Movement Respiration Response Feeding Excretion Reproduction Growth
What is the function of course focus
Moves stage and brings object closer
What is the function of the fine focus
Precise magnification
What is the function of the stage
Holds slide for viewing
What is the function of cell membrane
Surrounds cell controls what goes in and out
Function of nucleus
Contains DNA controls the activities of the cell
Function of cell wall
Gives cell structure and support
What is the cytoplasm
Jelly like fluid gives cell shape
Function of chloroplates
where photosynthesis takes place
Function of vacuole
Stores water
Name three differences between plant and animal cells
Cell wall
Vacuoles
Chloroplasts
What chemical is used when viewing animal cells under microscope and why
Methylene blue to dye it
What chemical is used when viewing plant cells under microscope
Iodine to stain the nucleus and cell wall