Microscopy Techniques and Operation
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At what temperature range does enzyme activity begin to decrease?

  • 37-50°C
  • Above 50°C
  • 25-37°C (correct)
  • 0-25°C

Enzymes become inactive at low temperatures and cannot regain activity when temperature increases.

False (B)

What is the optimum temperature for enzyme activity?

xxx

Enzymes are ______ at high temperatures due to denaturation.

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Match the following conditions with their effects on enzyme activity:

<p>Low temperature = Enzyme is inactive High temperature = Enzyme is denatured Optimum temperature = Maximum enzyme activity pH variation = Changes in enzyme activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What purpose does distilled water serve in enzyme experiments?

<p>To check results are due to enzyme alone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Incubating substrate at a specific temperature helps maintain fair comparison.

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What does a larger diameter of the clear zone indicate in enzyme activity?

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What is the primary function of the ribosome in a cell?

<p>To synthesize proteins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The hydrophobic tails of phospholipids point outward toward the aqueous environment.

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What is the arrangement of phospholipids in a cell membrane?

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Which of the following foods is NOT a source of essential amino acids?

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Eukaryotic cells generally contain more __________ than prokaryotic cells.

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Ribosome = Site of protein synthesis Endoplasmic Reticulum = Site of lipid synthesis and protein modification Cell Membrane = Barrier that regulates entry and exit of substances Phospholipid = Molecule that makes up the cell membrane structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kwashiorkor is a condition that results from an excess of protein in the diet.

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What is the primary function of Vitamin A in the human body?

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Which type of cell is known to have a well-defined nucleus?

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Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is involved in protein synthesis.

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The accumulation of tissue fluid in children suffering from Kwashiorkor leads to a ______ abdomen.

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Match the type of amino acids with their description:

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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Which nutrient is directly related to the formation of phospholipids for cell membranes?

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According to the material, there are 20 essential amino acids in the human body.

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Name two food sources rich in Vitamin A.

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What is the primary function of the large number of air sacs in the respiratory system?

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The walls of the air sacs are thick to facilitate gas exchange.

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Why is it important for oxygen to dissolve in the water film inside the air sacs before diffusion?

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The _______ layer of membranes is held together by pleural fluid, which also acts as a lubricant.

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What is the primary site of food absorption?

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Constipation occurs when too much water is absorbed from the feces.

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Match the following diseases with their descriptions:

<p>Smoking = Can lead to lung cancer and respiratory diseases Covid = A viral infection affecting respiratory function Cancer = Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lungs Pneumothorax = Collapse of the lung due to air in the pleural space</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to feces if water absorption is too slow?

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What role do capillaries play in the gas exchange process?

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The inner surface of the air sacs is kept dry to enhance diffusion of gases.

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The ___ in the digestive system is responsible for absorbing minerals and vitamins.

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Match the intestinal parts with their functions:

<p>Small intestine = Major site of food absorption Large intestine = Water absorption and feces formation Lacteal = Absorption of fats Colon = Final water absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the pleural fluid during inhalation and exhalation?

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What does the term 'fluid' in the fluid mosaic model refer to?

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Diffusion involves the net movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

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What is osmosis?

<p>The movement of water molecules from an area of higher water potential to an area of lower water potential through a differentially permeable membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dialysis tubing allows __________ molecules to pass through but blocks __________ molecules.

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What happens to the water level in dialysis tubing when placed in distilled water?

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A high concentration of solute decreases the water potential of a solution.

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Why should the outside of the dialysis tubing be rinsed with water before setting up the experiment?

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Which food substance serves as the main energy source for body activities?

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Proteins provide energy to the body in the same way that carbohydrates do.

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What color indicates a positive result in the Iodine Test for starch?

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The __________ test is used to detect the presence of vitamin C in a solution.

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Match the balanced diet components with their primary functions:

<p>Carbohydrates = Energy source Proteins = Growth and repair Fats = Energy storage Vitamins = Maintain health</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the grease spot test?

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The iodine test results in a blue color when starch is present.

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What is the main reagent used in the iodine test for starch?

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A balanced diet consists of all food substances in the right amounts and __________.

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What color change occurs when Vitamin C is added to DCPIP solution during testing?

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What is the primary function of protein test strips?

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Match the following tests to their corresponding substances:

<p>Grease spot test = Lipids Iodine test = Starch Benedict's test = Reducing sugars Protein test strips = Proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a balanced diet is essential for building body tissues, especially in children and teenagers?

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Females require more iron than males primarily due to the loss of iron during menstruation.

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Vitamin D is essential for the formation of strong bones and __________.

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What is the main reason that children require more energy per unit body mass than adults?

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Individuals who are more physically active require more ______ for their muscular activities.

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Match the following dietary factors with their respective descriptions:

<p>Age = Growth stage needing more energy Sex = Differences in energy and nutrient needs between genders Level of activity = Increased energy requirement due to physical exertion Nutrient composition = Essential nutrients needed for specific bodily functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the food pyramid represent?

<p>A model for a balanced diet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Both males and females require the same amount of protein in their diets.

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Name one nutrient that is particularly important for children to support their growth.

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Flashcards

Enzyme Activity

The speed at which an enzyme catalyzes a reaction.

Optimum temperature

The temperature at which an enzyme works best.

Enzyme denaturation

The enzyme loses its shape and function at high temperatures.

Control group (no enzyme)

A group used for comparison; it lacks the enzyme.

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Clear zone diameter

Indicates the amount of substrate broken down, showing enzyme activity.

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Temperature effect on enzyme activity

Enzyme activity increases with temperature up to a point, then decreases as the enzyme becomes denatured.

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pH effect on enzyme

Enzyme activity is affected by the pH of the solution; each enzyme has an optimal pH range.

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Incubating substrate

Keeping the substrate at a constant temperature to ensure fair comparisons and enable efficient enzyme reactions.

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Cell Membrane Components

Cell membranes are composed of phospholipids and proteins.

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Phospholipid Bilayer

Phospholipids arrange in two layers (bilayer) with hydrophobic tails facing inwards and hydrophilic heads facing outwards.

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Hydrophilic Head

The head of a phospholipid that is attracted to water.

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Hydrophobic Tail

The tail of a phospholipid that is repelled by water.

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Cell Membrane Arrangement

Cell membranes arrange the phospholipids in a bilayer with tails inward and heads facing the aqueous environments inside and outside the cell.

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Membrane Permeability

The ability of a cell membrane to allow certain substances to pass through

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Eukaryotic vs Prokaryotic Cells

Different types of cells that have varying structures, such as the presence of membrane-bound organelles.

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Organelle Abundance

Different types of cells have varying numbers of organelles, which correlates to the cell's specific function.

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Essential amino acids

Amino acids that the body cannot produce and must obtain from food.

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Large Intestine Function

The large intestine absorbs water and remaining nutrients, forming feces. It also eliminates waste from the body.

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Non-essential amino acids

Amino acids that the body can produce on its own.

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Water Absorption in the Intestine

Both the small and large intestine absorb water, but the small intestine is more dominant in absorbing water due to its longer length and more time available for absorption.

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Kwashiorkor

A disease caused by a severe lack of protein in the diet, especially in children.

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Constipation vs. Diarrhea

Constipation occurs when the large intestine absorbs too much water, resulting in hard feces. Diarrhea occurs when the large intestine absorbs too little water, leading to watery feces.

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Protein function (growth)

Proteins contribute to building and repairing tissues, crucial for growth, especially during adolescence.

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Peristalsis

The wave-like muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract.

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Polypeptide

A chain of amino acids linked together.

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Medicine's Role in Digestion

Some medicines can stimulate peristalsis, which speeds up the movement of food through the digestive tract.

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Protein 3D structure

The unique, folded shape of a protein, crucial to its function.

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Vitamin A function

Necessary for vision, especially in low-light conditions.

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Vitamin A sources

Found in foods like fish liver oils, liver, eggs, milk, and dairy products; also in carrots.

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Fluid Mosaic Model

Describes the structure of the cell membrane as a flexible layer with phospholipids arranged in a bilayer and proteins embedded within, allowing movement and asymmetric arrangement.

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Diffusion

The net movement of particles from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration, driven by random motion.

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Equilibrium

A state where the concentration of particles is equal throughout a space, resulting in no net movement, but individual particles still move randomly.

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Osmosis

The movement of water molecules across a semipermeable membrane from an area of higher water potential to an area of lower water potential.

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Water Potential

The tendency of water molecules to move from one area to another; determined by the concentration of solutes and hydrostatic pressure.

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Dialysis Tubing

A semipermeable membrane made of cellulose that allows small molecules like water to pass through, but not larger molecules like sucrose.

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Osmosis Experiment

An experiment using dialysis tubing to demonstrate the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from high water potential to low water potential.

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Rinsing the Dialysis Tubing

Important to rinse the outside of the dialysis tubing with water before setting up an osmosis experiment to remove any residual solute that might affect the results.

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Air Sacs: Service Area

The large number of air sacs in the lungs increases the surface area for gas exchange, allowing faster diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

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Thin Air Sac Walls

The thin walls of air sacs, made of a single layer of cells, minimize the distance gases need to travel for diffusion, making the process faster.

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Moist Air Sacs

The inner surface of air sacs is kept moist by a watery fluid, allowing oxygen to dissolve before diffusing into the bloodstream.

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Capillary Network

A dense network of capillaries around air sacs ensures rapid transport of gases to and from the blood, maintaining a steep concentration gradient for efficient diffusion.

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Close Contact: Air & Blood

The close proximity of air sacs and capillaries shortens the diffusion distance, further enhancing the speed of gas exchange.

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Oxygen Dissolves First: Why?

Oxygen dissolves in the watery fluid lining the air sacs before diffusing into the bloodstream because it facilitates a smoother and more efficient transfer.

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Pleural Membrane

A thin membrane surrounding the lungs, secreting fluid that lubricates the lungs, reducing friction during breathing.

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Inhalation vs. Exhalation

Inhalation brings oxygen into the lungs, while exhalation expels carbon dioxide. These processes are driven by changes in pressure and volume within the chest cavity.

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Energy Balance

Maintaining a healthy state by ensuring energy intake from food matches energy expenditure through physical activity.

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Food Pyramid

A visual guide to building a balanced diet by suggesting appropriate proportions of different food groups.

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Dietary Requirements: Age

Children require more energy per unit body mass due to rapid growth and a high metabolic rate.

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Dietary Requirements: Sex

Males generally need more energy and protein than females due to their higher metabolic rate, larger body size, and increased muscle mass.

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Dietary Requirements: Activity Level

Physically active individuals require more energy to fuel muscle activity.

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Iron Requirement in Females

Females need more iron than males to compensate for the iron loss during menstruation.

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Factors Affecting Energy Requirements

Age, sex, and activity level all influence the amount of energy our bodies need.

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Balanced Diet: Key to Health

Consuming a well-balanced diet with all the necessary nutrients supports overall health and well-being.

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Energy Source

Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins provide the energy our bodies need for daily activities, staying warm, and building and repairing tissue.

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Why do we need dietary fibre?

Dietary fibre, also known as cellulose, doesn't provide energy, but it's important for healthy digestion and gut health.

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Essential Nutrients

Minerals, vitamins, dietary fibre, and water are essential for health, but they don't provide energy.

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Carbohydrates' Role

Carbohydrates provide energy, store energy as glycogen, and include dietary fibre (cellulose) for healthy digestion.

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Lipids' Function

Lipids provide long-term energy storage, insulate our bodies, and help form cell membranes.

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Rickets

A condition caused by vitamin D deficiency in children, resulting in weak and soft bones that can bend under body weight.

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Osteoporosis

A condition where bones become weak and brittle due to a loss of calcium and phosphate, mainly affecting older adults.

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Water function: transport

Water acts as a medium to transport nutrients, oxygen, and waste products throughout the body.

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Benedict's test

A test used to detect the presence of reducing sugars. It's a chemical reaction where Benedict's solution changes color based on the amount of reducing sugar present.

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Grease spot test

A test used to identify lipids. It involves observing a translucent spot on filter paper that is left after the lipid solvent evaporates.

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Iodine test for starch

A test that identifies starch by adding iodine solution. Starch turns a dark blue/black color in the presence of iodine.

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Balanced diet

A diet that provides all necessary nutrients in the right proportions for optimal health.

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Study Notes

Microscopy

  • Light microscope:
    • Shows only the nucleus, chloroplasts (chlorophyll), vacuole, and cell wall
    • Magnification of 1600x
  • Electron microscope:
    • Produces images with higher magnification and resolutions
    • Allows scientists to discover the structure of cell organelles
    • Magnification of 200000x (scanning) & 1500000x (transmission)
  • Scanning electron microscope:
    • Shows 3D external structure
    • Magnification of 200000x
  • Transmission electron microscope:
    • Shows 2D internal structure
    • Magnification of 1500000x

Microscope Operation

  • Add iodine solution to stain the specimen to make cell structures more distinct
  • Raise the stage/lower the body tube by turning the course adjustment knob
  • Search the field using the low power objective
  • Focus with the low power objective
  • Adjust the position of the slide to locate the object in the center of the field
  • Focus using the high power objective
  • Use the fine adjustment knob to sharpen the focus
  • Adjust the light source for a clearer view

Cell Structure

  • Label questions:
    • Small particles = ribosomes
    • Endoplasmic reticulum (rough or smooth)
    • Finding organelles based on cell type.
    • The function of a cell and the organelles it contains.
    • Function of other cells and lack of certain organelles.
  • Finding the type of cell from the number of organelles it contains.
  • Comparing similarities and differences between two cells.

Abundance of Organelles in Different Cell Types

  • Cells with high mitochondria counts:
    • Enzyme-secreting cells (e.g., liver cells)
    • Epithelial cells of the small intestine
    • Muscle cells
    • Root hair cells
  • Cells with diverse roles and fewer mitochondria:
    • Explain the differences and how it correlates with its function

Cell Membrane

  • Structure:
    • Phospholipids arranged in a bilayer (tail-to-tail).
    • Hydrophobic tails face inward, hydrophilic heads face outward.
    • Proteins interspersed within the bilayer.
  • Permeability:
    • Polar/charged molecules can pass via protein channels.
    • Non-polar molecules easily diffuse through the phospholipid bilayer.

Transport Across Cell Membranes

  • Channel proteins: act as open pores for ion/polar molecules diffusion
  • Carrier proteins: bind to molecules, change shape to transfer them across
  • Active transport: requires ATP (energy) to move molecules against concentration gradient

Osmosis

  • Water potential: tendency for water to move
  • Factors affecting rate:
    • Temperature (higher temperature=faster rate)
    • Surface area (larger surface area =faster rate)
    • Distance (shorter distance= faster rate

Microscopy Summary (Part 2)

  • Aim: to show osmosis across dialysis tubing.
  • Method: rinsing dialysis tubing to remove sucrose, controlling variables (same apparatus except for sucrose being replaced with water)
  • Results*: the rise in the tube.

Osmosis Experiment

  • Aim: to investigate effects of temp. on permeability of the beet root cell membrane.
  • Results: Higher temp = more color release

Fluid Mosaic Model

  • Fluid: phospholipids can move laterally
  • Mosaic: proteins are embedded
  • Diffusion: net movement of particles down the concentration gradient
  • Equilibrium: no net movement, but still random movement.
  • Materials exchange: Absorption/removal of waste, gas exchange, nutrients absorption

Cell Organization and Function

  • Cell components: Describe individual organelles and their role.
  • Specialized cells (e.g., nerve cells, muscle cells):
    • Explain how their functions correlates to their structures.
  • Organ systems (e.g., digestive system):
    • Explain how individual organs work together to perform complex processes.

Cell Types, and Organelles

  • Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells:
    • Emphasize similarities and differences.

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This quiz covers key concepts related to microscopy, including different types of microscopes such as light, scanning electron, and transmission electron microscopes. It also details the operation procedures for using a microscope effectively, from staining specimens to focusing on objects. Test your understanding of these essential microscopy techniques.

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