Magnification Flashcards
1
Q
Magnification
A
size of image divided by actual size of the object
2
Q
Resolution
A
the minimum distance apart that two objects can be in order for them to appear as separate objects
3
Q
Cell fractionation
A
process in which cells are broken up and the different organelles that they contain are separated out.
before it can happen it has to be placed in a cold, buffered isotonic solution.
4
Q
why is the solution cold, buffered and isotonic
A
Cold: To reduce enzyme activity so organelles aren’t broken down.
Isotonic: To prevent organelles bursting or shrinking
Buffered: To maintain a constant PH
