16.1 - Life is Cellular Flashcard

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Who was the first human to see microscopic life in pond water?

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Anton Leeuwenhoek

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What distinguishes a eukaryotic cell from a prokaryotic cell?

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Eukaryotic cells contain DNA in a nucleus.

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What is a characteristic of a light microscope that differentiates it from an electron microscope?

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A light microscope uses a beam of light to produce magnified images.

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What tool do scientists primarily use to study cell structures?

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Scientists use light microscopes to study cell structures.

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What is a key benefit of using a scanning electron microscope compared to a light microscope?

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A scanning electron microscope produces highly magnified images.

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What is the primary function of a cell's nucleus?

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The nucleus houses the cell's DNA and controls its activities.

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What are the two main types of cells in biology?

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Eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between magnification and resolution in microscopy?

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Magnification refers to how much larger an image appears, while resolution refers to the clarity and detail of the image.

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What type of microscope would you use to view the surface of a specimen in great detail?

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A scanning electron microscope.