Microscopes and Cells

How are plant and animal cells similar?

• They have chloroplasts, mitochondrias, AND cell walls

• They have a nucleus, cytoplasm, and cell membranes

• They have the same shape

• They have large vacuoles

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What part(s) of the microscope do you hold to carry it?

• Neck

• Arm

• Base and Feet

• Arm and Base

Substances pass in and out of the Cell through the...

• Nucleus

• Cell Wall

• Cell Membrane

• Mitochondria

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

When looking at a specimen under the microscope, which lens do you start with?

• 40x magnification

• 100x magnification

• 400x magnification

• Doesn't matter which one you start with.

What part of the cell contains the genetic material?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Ribosomes

• Cell Membrane

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Which organelle is responsible for storing food and water for the cell?

• Ribosomes

• Vacuoles

• Lysosomes

• Mitochondria

Why do some cells need cell walls?

• Support and Stability

• To Store Water

• Directs Activity of the Cell

• To Produce Energy

Which organelle is labeled A?

• Nucleus

• Golgi Complex

• Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Ribosomes

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which part of the microscope is responsible for holding a specimen in place?

• Objectives

• Stage clips

• Stage

• Nosepiece

Which part of the microscope connects the eyepiece to the nosepiece?

• Body tube

• Stage

• Arm

• Objectives