Week 13 Biology Flashcard

Front

What type of device is used to take 3D images of small objects like pollen grains?

Back

Scanning Electron Microscope

Front

Who observed microscopic structures in cork slices and coined the term 'cell' in 1665?

Back

Robert Hooke

Front

Which kingdom includes unicellular, eukaryotic organisms?

Back

Protista

Front

What is the primary function of the nucleolus in a cell?

Back

Makes ribosomes

Front

What are the two forms of ribosomes found in cells?

Back

Free floating and attached

Front

What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Protein synthesis (creation)

Front

What is the basic unit of life that all living organisms are composed of?

Back

Cell

Front

What type of microscope is typically used to observe live cells?

Back

Light Microscope

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

Regulates what enters and exits the cell.