Microscopes and Cells

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What is the main difference between Prokaryotic Cells and Eukaryotic Cells?

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Eukaryotic Cells are the only cells that enclose their DNA in a nucleus.

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What type of microscope provides high definition, three-dimensional images with color?

Back

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Front

Which microscope shows the natural colors of a specimen?

Back

Light Microscope

Front

What is the maximum magnification that Light Microscopes can achieve?

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1,000x

Front

Where is the cell membrane located?

Back

Surrounding the cell.

Front

What are Prokaryotic Cells?

Back

Cells without a nucleus, such as bacteria.

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What are Eukaryotic Cells?

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Cells that have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, such as plant and animal cells.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What is the primary function of a microscope?

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To magnify small objects so they can be seen more clearly.

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What type of microscope uses light to illuminate specimens?

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Light Microscope.