Required Practical: Microscopy (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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Stain for plant cells
Stain for plant cells
Iodine solution
Stain for animal cells
Stain for animal cells
Methylene blue stain
Starting magnification when using microscope
Starting magnification when using microscope
Lowest magnification
First focus knob to use on microscope
First focus knob to use on microscope
Coarse focus knob
Knob to sharpen microscope image
Knob to sharpen microscope image
Fine focus knob
Magnification formula
Magnification formula
Shape of plant cells
Shape of plant cells
Regular shape
Vacuole size in plant cells
Vacuole size in plant cells
Large central vacuole
Shape of animal cells
Shape of animal cells
Irregular
Structures absent in animal cells
Structures absent in animal cells
Cell wall, chloroplasts
Vacuole in animal cells
Vacuole in animal cells
Smaller or absent
Structures in both plant & animal cells
Structures in both plant & animal cells
Cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus
Purpose of stains in microscopy
Purpose of stains in microscopy
Enhance visibility of cell structures