Cell Structure and Function
Producing energy (ATP)
What is the primary function of the mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?
A light microscope uses light to magnify, while an electron microscope uses electrons
What is the difference between a light microscope and an electron microscope?
The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution
What does the pH scale measure?
A covalent bond
What type of bond forms between atoms when they share electrons?
The international system of units used for scientific measurements.
What is the metric system?
To regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell
What is the main purpose of the cell membrane?
The diaphragm.
What part of the microscope is used to adjust the amount of light passing through the specimen?
7
What is the pH of a neutral substance?
To store and transmit genetic information.
What is the role of DNA in living organisms?
The metric unit for mass
What is gram?
To store and protect genetic material (DNA)
What is the primary role of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?
400x
What total magnification do you have when you look through the eye piece of 10x and objective lens of 40x?
Acids are below 7, and bases are above 7.
What is the pH range for acids and bases?
Phospholipids
What is a main component of the cell membrane?
The metric prefix for 1,000
What is kilo?
To synthesize and transport proteins and lipids.
What is the purpose of the endoplasmic reticulum in eukaryotic cells?
Starting with the lowest objective lens and using the coarse and fine adjustment knobs.
How do you properly focus a specimen using a microscope?
It can alter enzyme activity and chemical reactions.
How does pH affect biological systems?
An ionic bond
Which type of chemical bond forms between oppositely charged ions?
The temperature scale used for absolute zero measurements
What is Kelvin
Ribosomes
Which organelle in the cell is responsible for assembling proteins?
Lower the stage, turn it to the lowest objective lens, and turn off the power.
What is the best way to put away a light microscope?
The most popular acidic drink in the world
What is Coca Cola?
weak bond occurs between the slightly positive hydrogen of one molecule and the slightly negative atom of another
What is a Hydrogen Bond
Triphosphate has this many phosphate groups
What is 3?