Intro to Cells & Microscopes

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What do cells come from?

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Cells come only from existing cells.

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What is the maximum magnification of our in-class microscopes?

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400x

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How do you calculate total magnification of a microscope?

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Total magnification = eyepiece magnification x objective lens magnification.

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If an eyepiece has 10x magnification and an objective lens has 8x magnification, what is the total magnification?

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80x

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cells.

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What tool is used to view cells?

Back

Microscope.

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What is the function of a microscope?

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To magnify small objects, such as cells, for better visibility.

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What are the two main types of cells?

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Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells.

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What is a prokaryotic cell?

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A simple, single-celled organism without a nucleus.

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What is a eukaryotic cell?

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A complex cell with a nucleus and organelles.