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Who is credited with discovering that plants are composed of cells?

  • Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
  • Matthias Schleiden (correct)
  • Rudolf Virchow
  • Robert Brown

    • What significant contribution did Antonie van Leeuwenhoek make to microscopy?

  • He was the first to observe live cells. (correct)
  • He invented the first electron microscope.
  • He identified the concept of cell theory.
  • He discovered the nucleus within cells.

    • What does resolving power in microscopy refer to?

  • The smallest detail that a microscope can clearly visualize. (correct)
  • The total magnification achievable by a microscope.
  • The brightness of the image produced by a microscope.
  • The ability of a microscope to magnify an image.

    • According to the Cell Theory, what is true about all living organisms?

    <p>They can be composed of just one cell or multiple cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the field of view in different types of camera lenses?

    <p>The focal length of the lens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary functions of lysosomes in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Digest food and break down worn-out cell parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of volume can vacuoles occupy in plant cells?

    <p>90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the eukaryotic cell serves as the control center?

    <p>Nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of a eukaryotic cell?

    <p>Ribosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do vacuoles primarily store in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Enzymes and waste products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Robert Brown and the Nucleus

    • Identified a common organelle in cells called the nucleus, characterized by its dark, dense appearance.

    Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

    • Known as the Father of Microbiology, he was a Dutch tradesman and scientist.
    • Developed the first practical microscope, enabling observation of live cells for the first time.
    • Discovered various biological entities, including protozoa, red blood cells, capillary systems, and the life cycle of insects.

    Lenses and Focal Length

    • Short focal lengths are essential for greater magnification in microscopy.
    • Lenses with short focal lengths are classified as wide-angle lenses, capturing a broader field of view.
    • Long focal length lenses are referred to as telephoto lenses, offering a narrower field of view.

    Electron Microscope

    • Utilizes a beam of accelerated electrons for illumination.
    • Electron wavelengths can be up to 100,000 times shorter than visible light photons.
    • Provides higher resolving power than light microscopes, allowing examination of smaller structures.
    • Resolving power is defined as the ability to distinguish the smallest detail in a specimen; resolution refers to the actual level of detail observed.

    Cell Theory

    • Founded by key scientists: Matthias Schleiden, Theodor Schwann, and Rudolf Virchow.
    • Schleiden established that all plants are composed of cells.
    • Schwann determined that animals are made of cells.
    • Virchow stated that cells arise from pre-existing cells.

    Tenets of the Cell Theory

    • All living organisms consist of one or more cells.
    • Cells represent the smallest functional unit of life; unicellular organisms contain a single cell, while multicellular organisms consist of multiple cells organized into tissues.
    • Cells only originate from pre-existing cells, emphasizing the continuity of cellular life.

    Lysosome

    • Contains approximately 40 types of enzymes essential for various cellular processes.
    • Functions include digestion of nutrients, breakdown of worn-out organelles, and elimination of invading viruses or bacteria.

    Vacuole

    • Serves as a storage compartment for enzymes and waste products within the cell.
    • In plant cells, vacuoles can occupy up to 90% of the cell's total volume, indicating their significant role in maintaining cell structure and function.

    Main Components of Eukaryotic Cell

    • Cell Membrane or Cell Wall:
      • Acts as a protective barrier and regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
    • Cytoplasm:
      • The jelly-like substance that fills the cell, providing a medium for biochemical reactions and housing organelles.
    • Nucleus:
      • Known as the control center of the cell, housing DNA (genetic material) and RNA, crucial for cell regulation and protein synthesis.

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    Test your knowledge on key figures in cell biology such as Robert Brown and Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, as well as the principles of microscopy including lens types and electron microscopes. This quiz covers the fundamentals of cell structures and their observation techniques. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of microscopy!

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