prokaryotes + eukaryotes Flashcards
1
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eukaryote
A
organism with cells that have a nucleus + membrane bound organelles
2
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prokaryote
A
organism with cells that dont contain a true nucleus or other membrane bound organelles
3
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light microscope
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uses light to allow us to view a specimen
4
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electron microscope
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uses electrons to allow us to view specimen
5
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transmission electron microscope
A
beam of electrons passes through specimen + is dispersed by the structures there
6
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scanning electron microscope
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specimen coated in a thin layer of metal + beam of electrons is bounced off the surface allowing 3D images to be formed
7
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what differences are there between eukaryotes + prokaryotes
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prokaryotes have no nucleus, no membrane bound organelles, and have DNA as loop + in plasmids
