Front

What is the function of the diaphragm on a microscope?

Back

It adjusts the amount of light reaching the specimen.

Front

Which part of the microscope holds the slide in place?

Back

Stage clips.

Front

How does cholesterol affect the cell membrane?

Back

It makes the membrane more flexible.

Front

What is the primary role of carbohydrates in the cell membrane?

Back

To facilitate cell recognition and communication.

Front

Which part of the microscope is used to initially locate the specimen?

Back

Coarse adjustment knob.

Front

What is the main function of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and control what enters and exits.

Front

What are the two main types of cells?

Back

Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic.

Front

What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

To store genetic information and control cell activities.

Front

What is cytoplasm?

Back

The jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are located.

Front

What are organelles?

Back

Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.