Cell Biology and Microscopy Lecture Notes

Flashcards covering introductory cell biology, microscope parts, magnification calculations, and reproduction based on lecture notes.

What is the total magnification for oil immersion?

$1600\times$ ($1000\times$)

According to the notes, what are three ways an offspring can be created?

Through laying eggs, producing seeds, and binary fission.

What is the definition of a stimulus?

A change in the environment.

What is a cell?

The smallest unit of living things.

What is a compound microscope?

A light microscope with two or more lenses.

What are the three main principles of cell theory?

All living things are made up of cells, cells are the basic unit in living things, and cells are produced from other cells.

What is the purpose of resolution in microscopy?

Making things clear and helping distinguish the different parts.

What is a convex lens?

A lens that is thicker in the middle than it is at the edges.

What type of lens is found in all microscopes?

Convex lens.

How do the notes define a phenomenon?

A fact that becomes popular.

How many lenses does a compound microscope use?

$2$ lenses.

What is the function of the nosepiece on a microscope?

It helps switch the power objectives.

What is the total magnification of the high power objective?

$$400\times$$

What is the total magnification of the low power objective?

$$100\times$$