year 8 australian curriculum microscopes specialised plant cells and cells

Question 1

What is a microscope?

Answer 1

A microscope is an instrument used to see objects that are too small for the naked eye.

Question 2

True or False: Plant cells have a cell wall.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The main function of a __________ is to support and protect the cell.

Answer 3

cell wall

Question 4

What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

Answer 4

Chloroplast

Question 5

Which type of microscope uses light to magnify objects?

Answer 5

Light microscope

Question 6

What is the function of the vacuole in plant cells?

Answer 6

To store nutrients and waste products.

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of plant cells? A) Cell wall B) Chloroplast C) Centriole D) Vacuole

Answer 7

C) Centriole

Question 8

What is the purpose of using a coverslip when preparing a microscope slide?

Answer 8

To protect the specimen and prevent contamination.

Question 9

True or False: All plant cells are the same shape and size.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Short answer: Name one specialized plant cell.

Answer 10

Guard cell

Question 11

What does the term ‘magnification’ refer to?

Answer 11

The process of enlarging the appearance of an object.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are suspended.

Answer 12

cytoplasm

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Which part of the microscope is used to focus the image? A) Objective lens B) Stage C) Eyepiece D) Coarse adjustment knob

Answer 13

D) Coarse adjustment knob

Question 14

What type of cells are responsible for transporting water in plants?

Answer 14

Xylem cells

Question 15

True or False: Animal cells have a cell wall.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Short answer: What is the role of phloem cells in plants?

Answer 16

To transport sugars and nutrients.

Question 17

What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Answer 17

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the control center of the cell.

Answer 18

nucleus

Question 19

Multiple Choice: Which structure is involved in protein synthesis? A) Ribosome B) Mitochondria C) Golgi apparatus D) Lysosome

Answer 19

A) Ribosome

Question 20

What is the significance of using a higher power objective lens?

Answer 20

To view smaller details of the specimen.

Question 21

True or False: Stomata are openings on the leaf surface that allow gas exchange.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

Short answer: What is one characteristic that distinguishes specialized plant cells from general plant cells?

Answer 22

They have unique structures and functions adapted for specific roles.

Question 23

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Answer 23

To regulate what enters and exits the cell.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The __________ is an organelle that produces energy for the cell.

Answer 24

mitochondria

Question 25

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of chloroplasts? A) Respiration B) Photosynthesis C) Digestion D) Protein synthesis

Answer 25

B) Photosynthesis

Question 26

What is a common use of microscopes in biology?

Answer 26

To observe the structure and behavior of cells.

Question 27

True or False: The eyepiece lens is used to magnify the specimen after it has been focused.

Answer 27

True