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Microscope

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An instrument that enables the human eye to observe enlarged images of tiny objects

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Who was the father of microscopy?

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Anton van Leewenhoek

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The Cell Theory

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  • All organisms are made up of one or more than one cell
  • A cell is the basic structural unit of all life forms on this planet
  • All cells come from pre-existing cells
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Metabolism

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All chemical reactions within the body

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Cytology

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The study of cells

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What is a Synchrotron?

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It is a source of highly intense light ranging from infrared to hard x-rays used for a wide variety of research purposes.

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How are cells classified?

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By:

  • Structure
  • How they obtain energy
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What are the two types of cells?

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  • Eukaryotes

- Prokaryotes

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What are Eukaryotes?

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All cells that have a membrane around the nucleus and they have membrane bound organelles.

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What are Prokaryotes?

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Organisms that consist of cells without a membrane around the nucleus, e.g. bacteria

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What are the types of microscopes?

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  1. Light microscope
  2. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
  3. Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)
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What is a light microscope?

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  • It is the simplest form of microscope.
  • The specimens are illuminated with light
  • All light microscopes use several lenses to obtain high magnification.
  • It can be magnified up to 400 times.
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How do you work out the magnification?

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Eyepiece number X objective lens number = Magnification

E.g. 4x scanning objective X 10x eyepiece = 40x

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What is a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)?

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  • SEM use electron illumination
  • The image is seen in 3D
  • The pictures are in black and white
  • The cells are dead
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What is a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)?

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  • TEM is electron illuminated
  • It gives a 2D view
  • Thin slices of specimen are obtained
  • It has high magnification and high resolution
  • The cells are dead
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How are Prokaryotes clssified?

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  • Eubacteria

- Archaea

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What is Eubacteria?

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  • It is generally talking about bacteria
  • They are complex structures that are found under neutral conditions
  • You can find Eubacteria in the human body, in some foods and practically everywhere around us
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What are Archaeans?

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  • They are single-celled prokaryotes
  • They can exist under some of the most extreme conditions, such as extremely hot, acidic or alkaline environments
  • They are also known as Extremophiles
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What is the structure of a Prokaryote cell?

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  • Plasma membrane
  • Cytoplasm
  • Ribosomes
  • DNA
  • Plasmid
  • Cell wall
  • Flagellum
  • No membrane bound organelles
  • Capsule inside the cell wall
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What are photosynthetic prokaryotes?

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-They do not contain chloroplasts but they possess membranous vesicles called thylakoids, where pigments (chlorophyll molecules) enable radiant energy of sunlight.

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What are chemosynthetic prokaryotes?

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-They obtain energy to make their organic food by oxidizing high-energy inorganic compounds instead of consuming organic nutrients or using sunlight.

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What is the structure of a Eukaryote cell?

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  • Plasma membrane
  • Cytoplasm
  • Membrane bound nucleus and organelles
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What kingdoms are eukaryote cells divided into?

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  • Plants
  • Animals
  • Protists
  • Fungi
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What is a plasma membrane?

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  • A thin membrane surrounding the cell
  • Keeps the cells shape
  • Separates the changing surrounding environments and allows certain liquids and gases to pass through it
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What is the Nucleus?
- Only eukaryotic cells contain a nucleus which contains genetic information (DNA) - It is the control centre of the cell - It has small pores which allows transfer of substance.
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Nucleolus
- It is located inside the nucleus | - It makes r-RNAn which leaves the nucleus and joins with certain proteins to form ribosomes in the cell.
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Ribosomes
- There are several million ribosomes in every cell through the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum - They are the site of protein synthesis. - They do not have a membrane - They also make enzymes
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Endoplasmic reticulum
- It is mainly involved in the transport of substances throughout the cell - There is the smooth E.R and rough E.R
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Smooth E.R
-They do not have ribosomes attached , and it's involved with the formation and transport of lipids and steroids.
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Rough E.R
-It has ribosomes attached which the main function is to isolate and transport proteins produced buy the ribosomes.
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Golgi apparatus
-This is a stack of flat membranes that is involved in final processing and packaging of proteins into vesicles
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Mitochondria
- They are rod shaped organelles that have a folded inner membrane that increase the surface area available for reactions - These organelles are involved in making energy for the cell through the process known as Cellular Respiration
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Cellular Respiration formula
Glucose + oxygen --> carbon dioxide + water +ATP (energy)
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ATP (Adenosine Tri-Phosphate)
-It is an energy storage molecule that can be used by the cell to power cellular processes
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Chloroplast
- Chloroplast are found in plant cells, some bacterial cells and some protists. - They contain the green pigment, Chlorophyll - The inner membrane is greatly folded to increase the surface area available for reaction.
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Chlorophyll
-It is able to absorb light energy and this helps carbon dioxide and water react to produce glucose and oxygen
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Energy formula
Carbon dioxide + water --> glucose and oxygen
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Lysosomes
-They are vesicles that contain powerful digestive enzymes that break down debris and foreign material
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Vacuoles
- They store water and food wastes - They help get rid of wastes - Large vacuoles are found in plant cells. The fluid, or cell sap, serves as a storage space for sugars materials, proteins and water. - Animal cells may contain small vacuoles
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Centrioles
- Cylinder shaped. It is involved in cell division | - Only found in animal cells
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Cell Wall
- Tough, rigid outside surface of a plant - It gives the plant its shape - The cell wall is mainly made of cellullose
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Plasmadermata
-It allows communication and transport between plant cells
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Cytoskeleton
-It is a system of fibres within a cell that helps establish its shape, and plays a role in movement and cell division

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