The Cell Flashcards

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1
Q

cell

A

the smallest working unit of a living organism

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2
Q

animal cell has

A
cell membrane
cytoplasm
nucleus 
mitochondria 
ribosome
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3
Q

plant cell has that animal cell doesnt

A

cell wall
large vacuole
chloroplast (contains chlorophyll)

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4
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cell membrane

A

allows substances in and out

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5
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cytoplasm

A

watery fluid in which organelles float

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6
Q

nucleus

A

contains DNA that controls the cell

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7
Q

mitochondria

A

where energy is released in respiration

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8
Q

ribosome

A

where proteins are made

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9
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cell wall

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gives support and protection

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10
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large vacuole

A

stores food, water and waste

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11
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chloroplast

A

photosynthesis (contains green pigment chlorophyll )

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12
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use of a microscope

A

magnify very small structures to see them more clearly and study them

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13
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eyepiece

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for looking through

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14
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objective lens

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to magnify (the 3 things)

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15
Q

stage

A

where to place the slide

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16
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coarse/fine focus knob

A

to adjust focus roughly/ accurately

17
Q

iris diaphragm

A

adjust the amount of light coming through the stage (right under the stage)

18
Q

using a light microscope

A
  • light on, low power obj lens on
  • adjust iris diaphragm
  • place slide and raise stage
  • focus w coarse/ fine focus knob
19
Q

using a slide

A

very thin sample placed on slide, drop stain, cover slip at angle gently to eliminate air bubbles

20
Q

stain for onion cells

A

iodine (starchy)

21
Q

stain for cheek cells

A

methylene blue