Microscope and Cells

Question 1

Cell membrane

Answer 1

Allows substances to pass in and out of the cell

Question 2

Cytoplasm

Answer 2

Watery fluid that gives support to the cell

Question 3

Nucleus

Answer 3

Controls the cell activities

Question 4

Vacuole

Answer 4

(Larger and permanent in plants) storage of food,water,wastes

Question 5

Cell wall

Answer 5

(Only in plant cell) gives strength to the cell

Question 6

Chloroplasts

Answer 6

(Only in plant cell) contains chlorophyll to help make food

Question 7

Objective lens

Answer 7

Magnifies the specimen

Question 8

Stage and stage clips

Answer 8

Holds the slide in place

Question 9

Diaphragm:

Answer 9

Controls the amount of light passing through the specimen

Question 10

Light source

Answer 10

A built in light bulb or mirror that illuminates the specimen

Question 11

Base

Answer 11

Keeps the microscope stable

Question 12

Fine focus wheel

Answer 12

Brings the image into sharp focus

Question 13

Coarse focus wheel

Answer 13

Brings the image into rough focus

Question 14

Eyepiece lens

Answer 14

Magnifies the specimen usually by a power of 10 (10x)

Question 15

Mitochondria

Answer 15

Supplies energy to the cells