Biology Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is cellulose made of?
A
Long, unbranched chains of Beta glucose
2
Q
How many fatty acids are attached to the 1 molecule of glycerol in a triglyceride?
A
3
3
Q
What is the purpose of a stage micrometer?
A
To work out the value of the divisions on the eyepiece graticule at a particular magnification
4
Q
What kind of dye is used for a laser scanning confocal microscope?
A
Fluorescent
5
Q
Why do light microscope specimen need to be thin?
A
So that light can pass through them
