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57 Cards in this Set
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Tools used to enlarge images of small objects so as they can be studied. |
Microscope |
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An instrument containing two lenses, which magnifies, and a variety of knobs to resolve (focus) the picture |
Compound light Microscope |
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It is a part of microscope that supports optical system. (for holding) |
Arm |
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It is used to locate a small specimen. |
Low power objective lens (10X) |
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It is a part of microscope that holds slide. |
Stage |
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A part of microscope that lowers and raises the stage. |
Course Adjustment |
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A part of microscope responsible for the movement of the body tube slightly to sharpen the image. |
Fine adjustment |
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It contains the magnifying lens. |
Ocular (eye piece) |
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A part of microscope that holds the eye piece. |
Ocular/Body tube |
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A part of microscope that holds the mirror. |
Mirror Housing |
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A part of microscope that holds the objectives and can be rotated to change the magnification. |
Rotating/Revolving Nosepiece or Turret |
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A part of microscope used to examine specimenin greater detail. |
High Power Objective Lens |
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It holds the slide in place. |
Slide Clip |
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It permits light to pass up to the eyepiece. |
Stage Opening |
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It regulates the amount of light passing up toward the eyepiece. |
Diaphragm |
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The light rays form the lamp are condensed and focused through this lens. It improves the image’s resolution and concentrates the light on the specimen |
Condenser Lens |
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It produces light or reflects light toward the eyepiece. |
Lamp |
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It supports the microscope. |
Base |
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A part of microscope responsible for the reflection of light. |
Mirror |
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The fundamental unit of matter. |
Atom |
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It is a chemical structure consisting of at least two atoms held together by on one or more chemical bonds. |
Molecule |
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A structure that has specific function within the cell. |
Organelle |
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It is the basic building blocks of all organisms |
Cell |
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A collection of tissues grouped together performing a common function. |
Organs |
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It is the higher level of organization that consists of functionally related organs. |
Organ System |
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Any living thing that is composed of various organ system that function altogether. |
Organism |
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A group of organisms of the same species living together within a specific area/habitat. |
Population |
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It is a group of organisms composed of different species living together and interacting in certain area or habitat. |
Community |
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A group of organisms having an interaction or interrelationship with the non-living environment such as air, nitrogen in the soil or rain water. |
Ecosystem |
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The global sum of all ecosystem and it represents the zones of life on earth which means a part of the planet that is capable of supporting life. It includes land, water and even the atmosphere to certain extent. |
Biosphere |
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It is the highest level of organization. |
Biosphere |
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A group of similar cells performing specific function within an organism. |
Tissues |
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Epithelial tissues, Connected tissues, Muscle tissue, and nervous Tissue are? |
Types of tissues |
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It is the structural and functional unit of life. |
Cell |
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An example of this are proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acid like your DNA which contains the instructions for the structure and functioning of your body. |
Macromolecules |
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A phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins that separates the internal contents of the cell from its surrounding environment. |
Plasma Membrane |
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It is the covering of the cell which is present only in plants. |
Cell Wall |
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A membrane found in all cells that separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment. |
Plasma membrane |
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A series of interconnected membranous sacs and tubules within the cytoplasm. |
Endoplasmic Reticulum |
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It become rough due to the ribosomes attached to the membrane. |
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) |
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Part of Endoplasmic Reticulum responsible for protein synthesis. |
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) |
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A network of tubular sacs without ribosomes on the membrane. |
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER) |
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The function of this endoplasmic reticulum include the synthesis of carbohydrates, lipids and steroid hormone. |
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER) |
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The entire region of cell between the plasma membrane and the nuclear envelope |
Cytoplasm |
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It is the fluid portion of the cell approximately 70% - 80% water where all organelles appear to be floating |
Cytoplasm |
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The fluid portion of the cytoplasm |
Cytosol |
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It appears either as cluster or single, tiny dots that float freely in the cytoplasm. |
Ribosomes |
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A series or stacks of flattened membrane bound organelle form a complex structure. |
Golgi Body or Golgi Apparatus |
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A membrane bounded digestive vesicle |
Lysosomes |
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A small, round organelles enclosed by single membranes, it carries out enzymes which involved oxidation reactions that break down fatty acids and amino acids |
Peroxisomes |
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Oval-shaped, double membrane organelles that have their own ribosomes and DNA |
Mitochondria |
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It is commonly called "Power House of the cell" |
Mitochondria |
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Plant cell organelles that carry out photosynthesis |
Chloroplast |
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A photosynthetic pigment responsible for the plants green color. |
Chlorophyll |
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A network of protein fibers that help maintain the shape of the cell, secure some organelles in specific positions. |
Cytoskeleton |
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It allows cytoplasm and vesicles to move within the cell and enable cells within multicellular organisms to move. |
Cytoskeleton |
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Houses the DNA and directs the synthesis of ribosomes and proteins. |
Nucleus |
