The Microscope,plant And Animal Cells Flashcards
(17 cards)
Cell membrane
Allows substances to pass in and out of the cell
Cytoplasm
Watery fluid that that gives support to the cell
Nucleus
Controls the cells activities
Vacuole
(Larger and permanent in plants) storage of food,water,wastes
Cell wall
(Only in plant cells) gives strength to the cell
Chloroplasts
(Only in plants cells) contains chlorophyll to help make food
Base
Keeps the microscope stable
Light source
A built in light bulb or mirror that lights up the specimen
Diaphragm
Controls the amount of light passing through the specimen
Stage
Hold the slide in place
Objective lens
Magnify the specimen
Eyepiece lens
Magnifies the specimen usually by a power of 10(x10)
Arm
Holds eyepiece lens in place
Clips
Keeps specimen in place
Course focus wheel
Brings the specimen into focus
Fine focus wheel
Brings the image into sharp focus
Mitochondria
Site of respiration supplies energy to the cells