Microscope And Cells Flashcards
(14 cards)
Cell membrane
Allows substances to pass in and out of the cells
Cytoplasm
Watery fluid that gives support to the cell
Nucleus
Controls the cells activities
Vacuole
(Larger and permanent in plants)storage of food,water and wastes
Cell wall
(Only in plant cell)gives strength to the cell
Chloroplasts
(Only in plant cells) contains chlorophyll to help make food
Eye piece
Magnifies by the specimen usually by a power of 10(x10)
Coarse focus wheel
Bring it to rough focus
Fine focus wheel
Brings the picture to sharp focus
Objective lens
Magnifies the specimen by different powers (always start with with the lowest power)
Diaphram
Controls the amount of light passing through the specimen
Light source
A built-in lightbulb or mirror that illuminates the specimen
Base
Keeps the microscopes stable
Mitochondria
Site of respiration,supplies energy to the cells