The tour of the cell study guide

What are the three main types of microscopes and how are they use?

Electrons microscope, scanning electron microscope, Transmission electron microscope 

What is the range of size for the most plant and animal cells?

10 amu to 100 mu in diameter.

What is the range of size for bacteria?

1.5 amu

Describe the process of cell fractionation?

Cell fractionation is a technique for separating a cell into its component parts, such as organelles and macromolecules, by lysing cells and then applying differential centrifugation.

What does cell fractionation enable researchers to do?

Cells fractionation enables researches to prepare specific cell components in bulk and identify their functions, a task not usually possible with intact cells. 

Compare and contrast Eukaryotic cells with bacteria cells?

Both have a cell membrane that regulates what enter and leaves.

What basic features do all cells share?

What is cytosol vs cytoplasm?

Cytosol and cytoplasm are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings in cell biology

What s the basic structure of the plasma membrane?

The plasma membrane's basic structure is a phospholipid bilayer,

What is the basic function of the plasma membrane?

The plasma membrane's basic function is to act as a selective barrier, controlling the movement of substances into and out of the cell to maintain a stable internal environment. It

Explain the significane of the relationship between surface area and volume?

The relationship between surface area and volume, particularly the surface area-to-volume (SA:V) ratio, is significant because it dictates the rate of exchange of materials with the environment and the speed of processes like heating and cooling