cell
What is the basic unit of life?
the cell
What are the building blocks of proteins?
Amino acids
What type of transport does not require energy?
Passive transport
What are the two types of lenses in a compound microscope?
Ocular and objective lenses
What are the six elements in CHNOPS?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Phosphorus, Sulfur
What structure contains the cell's DNA?
Nucleus
Which macromolecule stores genetic information?
Nucleic acids
What is osmosis?
The diffusion of water across a membrane
What is the magnification of a 10x ocular lens and a 40x objective lens?
400x
What does "hypothesis" mean?
A testable explanation for an observation
What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotes lack a nucleus, eukaryotes have a nucleus
Name the macromolecule that provides quick energy.
Carbohydrates
What is the role of protein channels in facilitated diffusion?
Help move substances across the membrane
What type of microscope provides the highest resolution?
Electron microscope
What is the primary function of enzymes?
To speed up chemical reactions
Name two organelles found only in plant cells
Chloroplast and cell wall
What is the primary function of lipids?
Energy storage and insulation
What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?
Water moves out, and the cell shrinks
What is inversion in microscopy?
The image appears flipped and reversed
What is adhesion?
Water sticking to other surfaces
What is the function of the mitochondria?
Produces energy through cellular respiration
Identify the bond that holds amino acids together.
Peptide bond
Name the process by which cells take in large particles.
Endocytosis
What is the purpose of the diaphragm on a microscope?
To control the amount of light passing through the specimen
What is the pH of a neutral solution?
7