Lab midterm

What is a sea monkeys?

its a hybrid breed of brine shrimp

What's the correct name for a Sea monkeys?

Artemia NYOS

Who was the Sea monkeys produced by?

Harold von Braunhun

How long does sea monkeys live for?

2-3 months

When calculating the total magnification of a microscope, what is the magnification of the ocular lens always set to?

10x

You are using a 70X objective and 10x eyepieces. What is the total magnification?

700x

What is the TOTAL magnification provided by the second lowest power objective on the typical compound microscope in an NSU lab?

100x

What degree of magnification is provided by the lowest power objective on your compound microscopes?

4x

What specimen is in Prokaryotes Bacteria?

-Cyanobacteria

-Proteobacteria

-Spirochaetes

-Chlamydia

What specimen is in Prokaryotes Archae?

-Mesophiles

-Methanogens

-Trichonympha

What specimen is in Eukaryotes?

-Foraminifera

-Radiolarian

-Euglena

-Paramecium

-Amoeba

What shape is a Bacilli?

Rod-shaped

What shape is a Cocci?

Spherical

What shape is a Spirilli?

Spiral shaped

How to identify a positive Gram Staining?

purple/blue

How to identify a negative Gram Staining?

pink/red

How can identifying Gram Staining help your doctor?

-Learn if you have a bacterial infection

-Help determines what type of bacteria are causing it

-Help determine an effective treatment plan

Does the Gram Staining stain the cell wall?

Yes

What are the 3 main Eukaryotes?

-Paramecium Cilia

-Euglena Flagellum

-Amoeba Pseudopods

How to identify Paramecium Cilia?

Cilia appear as tiny hair-like projections covering the entire outer surface of the Paramecium.

How to identify Euglena Flagellum?

A long, whip-like tail structure extending from the front of the Euglena.

How to identify Amoeba Pseudopods?

look like blobby extensions or "arms" that the Amoeba pushes out from its body.

What does a monocot plant look like?

-Fibrous root system

-Floral parts in multiples of three

-Leaves are long, narrow, and often grass-like with parallel veins

What does a dicot plant look like?

-Two cotyledon

-Net like veins

-Tap root

-Floral parts in multiples of four or five

How can you tell if you have a perfect flower?

if it has both male and female reproductive structures

Which parts typically make up the female reproductive system?

-Stigma

-Style

-Ovary

-Ovules

-Pistil

Which parts typically make up the male reproductive system?

-Anther

-Filament

-Stamen

-Connective

-Microsporangium

When it comes to the Gymnosperms, how do the seeds mature?

The seeds mature on the outside

When it comes to the Angiosperms, how do the seeds mature?

The seeds mature on the inside, all parts of the flower will become the fruit/vegetable

What is a volvox?

Freshwater green algae

What are thorns?

Sharp outgrowths that protect plants from herbivores.

What are idioblasts?

Specialized cells that store toxins or crystals; they release these when eaten

What are trichomes?

Tiny hair-like structures on leaves or stems that can trap insects or release toxins.

What is mutualism in plants?

A relationship where both the plant and another organism benefit (e.g.

What is crypsis?

Camouflage that helps plants avoid detection by herbivores.

How do plants use poison for defense?

By producing chemical compounds that harm or deter herbivores.

What are Sea Monkeys?

A hybrid breed of brine shrimp.

When were Artemia NYOS produced?

1957

Who produced Sea Monkeys?

Harold von Braunhut

How long do Sea Monkeys live?

2–3 months

What is the magnification of the ocular lens always set to?

10x

What is the total magnification of a 70x objective with a 10x eyepiece?

700x

What is the total magnification of the second lowest power objective in NSU labs?

100x

Which specimens are Prokaryote Bacteria?

Cyanobacteria

Which specimens are Prokaryote Archaea?

Mesophiles

Which specimens are Eukaryotes?

Foraminifera

What does a monocot plant look like?

Fibrous roots; floral parts in 3s; long narrow leaves with parallel veins.

What does a dicot plant look like?

Two cotyledons; net-like veins; taproot; floral parts in 4s or 5s.

Where are non-vascular plants usually found?

Damp

What do vascular plants have that non-vascular plants lack?

Lignified tissues

How can you tell if a flower is perfect?

It has both male and female reproductive structures.

Which parts make up the female reproductive system?

Stigma

Which parts make up the male reproductive system?

Anther

Give an example of a perfect flower.

Lily or Dandelion

How do Gymnosperm seeds mature?

Seeds mature on the outside.

How do Angiosperm seeds mature?

Seeds mature on the inside; flower parts become fruits or vegetables.