CH 3.1-3.2 TEST Review Flashcards
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What is the smallest unit of life?
cell
What is the difference between a compound and simple lens microscope?
compound has several lens, simple has only 1 lens
Who discovered and named cells by examining bark?
Hooke
Who viewed the first living cell with a simple lens microscope?
Leeuwenhoek
Who concluded that plants were made of cells?
Schleiden
Who concluded that animals were made of cells?
Schwann
Who proposed that cells come from other cells?
Virchow
What are the 3 things stated in cell theory?
- all living things are made of cells
- Cells are the smallest part of living things that are still alive
- All cells come from pre-existing cells
What does unicellular mean?
organism made of one cell
What does multicellular mean?
organism made of many cells
What type of cells do not have a nucleus or membrane bound organelles?
prokaryotes
What type of cells have a nucleus and membrane bound organelles?
eukaryotes
What is the only organelle found in prokarytoes?
ribosomes
What types of organisms are prokaryotic?
bacteria
What type of organisms are eukaryotic?
plants, animals, fungi, protists
What is the maximum magnification of a modern compound light microscope?
1000X
What limits the magnification abilities of light microscopes?
light
What is the magnification of an electron microscope?
over 500,000X
What are some pros to using light over electron microscopes?
can view living specimens
cheaper
portable
What are some cons to using electron microscopes?
can only view non-living speciemens
expensive
large
Which type of microscope requires that the specimen be dehydrated and placed in a vacuum?
electron microscope
Which type of electron microscope shows 3D images of the surface of cells?
scanning
Which type of electron microscope can show the internal organelles of the cell?
transmission
Which organelle provides support and shapes the cell, aids in cell movement, provides strength?
cytoskeleton