18 Questions
What is the primary component of peroxisomes in plant cells?
Catalase
What is the function of the vacuole in plant cells?
To store nutrients and waste products
What is the unit of measurement that is equal to 0.000001 meters?
Micrometer
What type of microscopy uses visible light to observe specimens?
Light Microscopy
What is the purpose of catalase in peroxisomes?
To convert hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen
What is the name of the structure used to store nutrients and waste products in plant cells?
Vacuole
What is the main difference between the image produced by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Scanned-Probe Microscopy: Atomic Force?
The dimensionality of the image
Which type of microscopy is used to study the surface features of cells and viruses?
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
What is the main advantage of using electrons instead of light in Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)?
Electrons have a shorter wavelength
Which type of microscopy is used to examine the internal ultrastructure of cells in thin sections?
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
What is the main advantage of Scanned-Probe Microscopy: Atomic Force?
It produces three-dimensional images of biological specimens at high resolution
What is the function of the Perfringolysin O toxin from Clostridium perfringens?
It makes holes in human plasma membranes
What is the function of fluorochrome dyes in fluorescence microscopy?
To absorb UV light and emit visible light
What is the maximum depth that can be imaged using confocal microscopy?
100 µm
What is the purpose of two-photon microscopy?
To study cells attached to a surface
What is the resolution of super-resolution light microscopy?
Less than 0.1 µm
What is the function of scanning acoustic microscopy?
To study living cells attached to a surface
What is the advantage of scanning electron microscopy over light microscopy?
Higher resolution
Test your knowledge of cell structure and microscopic observation of microorganisms. Learn about the components of plant cells, including peroxisomes and vacuoles, and how they function. Explore the world of microorganisms and their tiny parts.
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