Term 1

Question 1

Name parts found in Eucaryotic cells

Answer 1

Nucleus, Cytoplasm, Golgi Apparatus, Soft endoplasmic reticulum(SER), Rough endoplasmic Reticulum(RER).

Question 2

What is the formula for magnification?

Answer 2

Magnification = size of image/size of real object

Question 3

What is the formula for total magnification?

Answer 3

Total Magnification = Magnification of eyepiece * magnification of objective lens

Question 4

Define the structure and function of the tonoplast

Answer 4

Structure - Lipid Bilayer, semi-permeable
Function - Work to maintain turgor pressure in the cell. They do this by keeping an ion balance inside and outside of the cell.

Question 5

Define the structure and function of the amylopasts

Answer 5

Structure - plastids derived from a group of plastids known as leucoplasts.
Function - Produce and store starch within internal membrane compartments. They are also believed to be involved in gravity sensing and helping plant roots grow in a downward direction.

Question 6

Define the structure and function of the plasmodesmata

Answer 6

Structure - Channel through the cell wall.

Function - Allow molecules and substances and substances to move back and forth as needed.

Question 7

Define the role of pits.

Answer 7

Parts of a plant cell walls which allows the exchange of fluids.

Question 8

Name different types of pits.

Answer 8

Simple pits
Bordered pits
Half bordered pit pair
Blind pits
Compound pits