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What is the primary function of a microscope in biological sciences?
What is the primary function of a microscope in biological sciences?
- To enhance color visibility in plants
- To analyze chemical reactions
- To measure plant growth rates
- To observe structures too small for the naked eye (correct)
What are the three necessary elements to form an image using a microscope?
What are the three necessary elements to form an image using a microscope?
- Specimen, camera, and illumination system
- Specimen, light source, and lens system (correct)
- A camera, lens system, and software
- Light source, digital monitor, and specimen
Which microscope uses glass lenses to focus light on the specimen?
Which microscope uses glass lenses to focus light on the specimen?
- Light Microscope (correct)
- Scanning Electron Microscope
- Digital Microscope
- Transmission Electron Microscope
How does specimen preparation differ between light microscopes and scanning electron microscopes?
How does specimen preparation differ between light microscopes and scanning electron microscopes?
What kind of source is used in a transmission electron microscope?
What kind of source is used in a transmission electron microscope?
Which of the following correctly describes the main difference between a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and a transmission electron microscope (TEM)?
Which of the following correctly describes the main difference between a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and a transmission electron microscope (TEM)?
What is the charge of electrons?
What is the charge of electrons?
What type of specimen is suitable for examination with a scanning electron microscope?
What type of specimen is suitable for examination with a scanning electron microscope?
What does total magnification depend on when using a microscope?
What does total magnification depend on when using a microscope?
Which step is NOT part of finding the field of view under low power using a ruler?
Which step is NOT part of finding the field of view under low power using a ruler?
What type of compounds are considered organic?
What type of compounds are considered organic?
Why is it difficult to estimate the diameter of the field of view at higher power?
Why is it difficult to estimate the diameter of the field of view at higher power?
Which type of organic compound has a carbon backbone that influences its shape?
Which type of organic compound has a carbon backbone that influences its shape?
Which of the following is an inorganic compound mentioned in biological organization?
Which of the following is an inorganic compound mentioned in biological organization?
When finding the field of view, how do you measure fractions of millimeters?
When finding the field of view, how do you measure fractions of millimeters?
What is the significance of functional groups attached to the carbon skeleton in organic compounds?
What is the significance of functional groups attached to the carbon skeleton in organic compounds?
Which type of parenchyma is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?
Which type of parenchyma is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of collenchyma cells?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of collenchyma cells?
What type of crystals can be found in plant vacuoles?
What type of crystals can be found in plant vacuoles?
Which parenchyma type features large air spaces?
Which parenchyma type features large air spaces?
Which description best fits sclerenchyma cells?
Which description best fits sclerenchyma cells?
What is the primary function of parenchyma cells?
What is the primary function of parenchyma cells?
Which of the following describes the cell wall of collenchyma?
Which of the following describes the cell wall of collenchyma?
What type of parenchyma contains a high number of amyloplasts?
What type of parenchyma contains a high number of amyloplasts?
What happens to water molecules when they adhere to a sponge?
What happens to water molecules when they adhere to a sponge?
What is the value of water potential for pure water?
What is the value of water potential for pure water?
How does passive transport differ from active transport?
How does passive transport differ from active transport?
What is typically the sign of the osmotic potential in a plant cell?
What is typically the sign of the osmotic potential in a plant cell?
What condition represents a fully turgid plant cell?
What condition represents a fully turgid plant cell?
What occurs when a flaccid cell is placed in a hypertonic solution?
What occurs when a flaccid cell is placed in a hypertonic solution?
What does the water potential equation account for?
What does the water potential equation account for?
Which statement accurately describes a plant cell in equilibrium with pure water?
Which statement accurately describes a plant cell in equilibrium with pure water?
What is the resolving power of a microscope that uses colored dyes for staining specimens?
What is the resolving power of a microscope that uses colored dyes for staining specimens?
Which feature describes the transmission electron microscope?
Which feature describes the transmission electron microscope?
What allows free electrons to be focused in electron microscopes?
What allows free electrons to be focused in electron microscopes?
What is the main advantage of using heavy metals to coat specimens?
What is the main advantage of using heavy metals to coat specimens?
How is the electron beam manipulated in an electron microscope?
How is the electron beam manipulated in an electron microscope?
What is a significant characteristic of the wavelength in an electron microscope?
What is a significant characteristic of the wavelength in an electron microscope?
Why is a vacuum required in electron microscopy?
Why is a vacuum required in electron microscopy?
What is the typical magnification range of a transmission electron microscope?
What is the typical magnification range of a transmission electron microscope?
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Study Notes
Magnification of Images
- Magnification measures how much an image is enlarged compared to the actual object.
- Total magnification is calculated as: Magnification of Eyepiece x Magnification of Objective.
- To determine the field of view (FOV) under low power, place a ruler on the stage, center it, and note the visible millimeter markings.
Chemical Components and Biological Organization
- Life consists of both organic (carbon-based) and inorganic compounds.
- Inorganic compounds include water, oxygen, and minerals, while organic compounds include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.
- Organic molecules are diverse due to the attachment of functional groups to the carbon skeleton.
Microscopes in Botany
- Microscopes are essential in biological sciences, allowing the visualization of small structures.
- Microscope design and slide preparation fall under cytology.
- There are two main microscope types: light microscopes and electron microscopes.
Types of Microscopes
- Light Microscope: Uses glass lenses and visible light. Magnification ranges from 500x to 1500x.
- Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM): Utilizes electromagnetic lenses to view specimens through a fluorescent screen, achieving high resolution (0.001μm), and requires extensive specimen preparation.
- Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM): Scans a specimen with a beam of electrons for three-dimensional images, also requires heavy metal coating for effective imaging.
Types of Plant Cells
- Parenchyma: Thin cell walls; functions in storage and photosynthesis; may have chloroplasts or starch (amyloplasts) for storage.
- Collenchyma: Provides support with unevenly thickened walls; protoplast remains alive at maturity.
- Sclerenchyma: Thick secondary walls with lignin; protoplast is dead; aids in water transport and structural support.
Crystals in Plant Cells
- Vauoles can crystallize solutes like salts and sugars, forming various shapes such as prismatic, druse, rosette, raphide, and cystolith.
- Crystal formation often occurs in vacuoles and varies by shape, size, and composition.
Transport Mechanisms in Cells
- Passive Transport: Movement of molecules across cell membranes without ATP usage; follows concentration gradients.
- Active Transport: Requires ATP to move molecules against concentration gradients.
- Water potential (Ψw) relates to the movement of water, influenced by osmotic potential (ΨS) and pressure potential.
Water Potential
- Plant cells typically have a negative water potential unless in equilibrium with pure water, which is designated as zero.
- Flaccid cells experience water loss in hypertonic solutions, leading to reduced functionality and support.
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