Cells and Microscopes

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What holds the microscope slide in place?

Back

Stage Clips hold the microscope slide in place.

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What type of cell is characterized by the absence of a nucleus?

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Prokaryote is a type of cell that does not have a nucleus.

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What do prokaryotic cells lack?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus.

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What is the function of the nosepiece in a microscope?

Back

The nosepiece holds and turns the objective lenses into viewing position.

Front

What tool is used to view cells?

Back

A microscope is used to view cells.

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What is a prokaryotic cell?

Back

A prokaryotic cell is a simple cell without a nucleus, such as bacteria.

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What is a eukaryotic cell?

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A eukaryotic cell is a complex cell with a nucleus, such as plant and animal cells.

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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The main difference is that prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do.

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What part of the microscope controls the amount of light?

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The diaphragm controls the amount of light that reaches the slide.

Front

What is the stage of a microscope?

Back

The stage is the flat platform where the slide is placed for viewing.