Chapter 1 - Cells Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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What is Resolution?
A
The ability to distinguish between two points.
2
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What is Magnification?
A
Enlarging an image of an item.
3
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What is the IAM Triangle?
A
It is used to help remember the equations for the Image of an object, the Actual size of an object, and the Magnification on an object. For example Image = Actual size / Magnification, Actual size = Magnification*Image, and Magnification = Actual size / Image.
4
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What is the purpose of a nucleus?
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It contains genetic code (DNA) for the cell to replicate itself.
5
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What is cytoplasm?
A
A gooey liquid that surrounds everything within the cell. It is to
6
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What does the cell membrane do?
A
It controls what goes in and out of the cell. It also is there to help protect the cell from its surroundings.
