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Cell Wall |
The rigid outer layer of plant cells containing cellulose. |
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Cell membrane |
It regulates what goes in and out of the cell. |
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Vacuole |
The storage site. |
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Chloroplast |
The site of photosynthesis. It contains chlorophyll. |
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Cytoplasm |
The living material of the cell; contains organelles. |
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Nucleus |
The main control center; contains genetic material. |
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Mitochondria |
The site of cellular respiration; a.k.a. "the powerhouse". |
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Stageclips |
Holds the slide in place on the stage. |
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Adjustment Knob |
Located on the side of the frame, used to adjust the focus of the microscope. |
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Diaphram |
Located on the stage, adjusts the amount of light passing into the slide. |
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Microscope |
Magnifier of the image of small objects. |
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Eyepiece |
Combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments. |
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Base |
The bottom of the microscope, used for support. |
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Objectives |
The lens or system of lenses in a microscope that is nearest the object being viewed. |
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Arm |
Supports upper part of the microscope. |
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Stage |
Small platform where the specimen is mounted for examination. |
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Light Source |
Light or mirror that projects light through the diaphragm. |
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Nosepiece |
Holds two or more objective lenses and can be rotated to change power. |
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Tube |
Connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses. |
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Who is the "father" of the science of genetics? |
Gregor Mendel. |
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Phenotypes? |
Physical Appearances. |
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Gene? |
A section of DNA. |
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Who was the first scientist to look at a cell under a microscope? |
Robert Hooke. |
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What scientist was the first to study plant cells? |
Matthias Schleiden. |
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What scientist was the first to study animal cells? |
Theodor Schwann. |
