Microscope And Cells Flashcards

(14 cards)

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Cell membrane

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Allows substances to pass in and out of the cells

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2
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Cytoplasm

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Watery fluid that gives support to the cell

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3
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Nucleus

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Controls the cells activities

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4
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Vacuole

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(Larger and permanent in plants)storage of food,water and wastes

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5
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Cell wall

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(Only in plant cell)gives strength to the cell

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6
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Chloroplasts

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(Only in plant cells) contains chlorophyll to help make food

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7
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Eye piece

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Magnifies by the specimen usually by a power of 10(x10)

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8
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Coarse focus wheel

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Bring it to rough focus

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9
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Fine focus wheel

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Brings the picture to sharp focus

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10
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Objective lens

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Magnifies the specimen by different powers (always start with with the lowest power)

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11
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Diaphram

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Controls the amount of light passing through the specimen

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12
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Light source

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A built-in lightbulb or mirror that illuminates the specimen

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13
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Base

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Keeps the microscopes stable

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14
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Mitochondria

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Site of respiration,supplies energy to the cells

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