Cell Theory & Microscopes

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What does cell theory state?

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Cells are the basic building block of life.

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What is the function of the fine adjustment knob on a microscope?

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It focuses on small details.

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Where do cells originate from?

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Other cells.

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What is the stage of a microscope?

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The platform that holds the slide.

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What is the magnification at Medium Power Objective if it is 200x?

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200x.

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What are the three main components of cell theory?

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1. All living things are made of cells. 2. Cells are the basic unit of life. 3. All cells come from pre-existing cells.

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What is the role of the eyepiece in a microscope?

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It is the part you look through to see the magnified image.

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What is the purpose of the coarse adjustment knob?

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It is used for general focusing of the microscope.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus; eukaryotic cells do.

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What is the function of the objective lenses on a microscope?

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They provide different levels of magnification.