Biology Exam Question #6

Animal cell

does not have a cell wall or chloroplast and a small vacuole

bacteria cell

prokaryotic, contains no nucleus, no membrane bound organelles

cell membrane

A cell structure that controls which substances can enter or leave the cell.

cell wall

A rigid layer of nonliving material that surrounds the cells of plants and some other organisms.

cytoplasm

A jellylike fluid inside the cell in which the organelles are suspended

Eukaryote

plant and animal cells

light microscope

An optical instrument with lenses that refract (bend) visible light to magnify images of specimens. DIRECT LIGHT. High power of magnification (400x-1000x)

Mitochondria

Powerhouse of the cell, organelle that is the site of ATP (energy) production

nucleus

A part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction

plant cell

contains a cell wall, chloroplast and large vacuole

Prokaryote

Bacteria and Archaea cells

ribosomes

makes proteins

Stereo Microscope

a light microscope used to show surface detail. REFLECTED LIGHT. Low Power 50x and below