The Microscope (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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What is the basic unit of structure?
What is the basic unit of structure?
Cell
Cells described as
Cells described as
The building blocks of life
Where every cell arises from
Where every cell arises from
Pre-existing cells
Unit used to measure cells
Unit used to measure cells
Micrometres (m)
Scientist who coined 'cell' in 1665
Scientist who coined 'cell' in 1665
Robert Hooke
Compound Light Microscope can view
Compound Light Microscope can view
Nucleus
Electron Microscope can view
Electron Microscope can view
Cell ultrastructures
Total magnification formula
Total magnification formula
Eyepiece mag objective mag
Function of eyepiece lens
Function of eyepiece lens
Magnifies the object
Function of diaphragm
Function of diaphragm
Controls amount of light through specimen
Function of nosepiece
Function of nosepiece
Revolves to move desired lens into place
Function of fine focus wheel
Function of fine focus wheel
Brings specimen into clear focus
TEM stands for and function
TEM stands for and function
Transmission EM; reveals internal structure
Scanning Electron Microscope views
Scanning Electron Microscope views
Outer structure of specimen
Total mag: 10 eyepiece, 4 objective
Total mag: 10 eyepiece, 4 objective
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