Cell Structure (LC 2026) (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What unit of measurement is used for cells?
What unit of measurement is used for cells?
Micrometres ()
How are cells often described?
How are cells often described?
The building blocks of life
What is the basic unit of structure?
What is the basic unit of structure?
The cell
In what year did Robert Hooke study cork under a microscope?
In what year did Robert Hooke study cork under a microscope?
1665
What did Robert Hooke coin the term 'cell' from?
What did Robert Hooke coin the term 'cell' from?
Cellula (monks' rooms)
What is the function of the diaphragm in a microscope?
What is the function of the diaphragm in a microscope?
Controls amount of light through specimen
What does the fine focus wheel do?
What does the fine focus wheel do?
Brings specimen into clear focus
What is the function of the nosepiece?
What is the function of the nosepiece?
Revolves to move desired lens into place
What is the total magnification with eyepiece and objective lens?
What is the total magnification with eyepiece and objective lens?
What does a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) do?
What does a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) do?
Sends electrons through thin specimen
What does an electron microscope allow to be seen?
What does an electron microscope allow to be seen?
Cell ultrastructure (organelles)
Where does every cell arise from?
Where does every cell arise from?
Pre-existing cells