They transport substances in and out of the cell and between organelles
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What is the function of chloroplasts?
The site where photosynthesis takes place; some parts in the grana, and others in the stroma
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If a cell contains mitochondria, is it prokaryotic or eukaryotic?
Eukaryotic
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Describe the difference in a eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell wall?
In prokaryotes, the cell wall is made of a polysaccharide. In eukaryotic, plants have a cellulose cell wall, and fungi have a chitin cell wall
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Give three functions of a cells cytoskeleton?
Microtubules and microfilaments support the cell's organelles. Strengthen and maintain the cell's shape. Responsible for the movement of materials within the cell
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What is meant by a microscopes resolution?
Resolution is how well a microscope distinguishes between two points that are close together
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Which microscope has a higher resolution: light microscope, TEM or SEM?
TEM with a resolution of 0.0002 um (micrometers)
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How do laser scanning confocal microscopes work?
They use laser beams to scan a specimen, usually tagged with a fluorescent dye. The light is focused through pin whole onto a detector, which can produce a 2D or 3D image
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What is the formula for calculating the magnification of an image?
Magnification = Image size / Object size
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Card 2
Front
What is the function of chloroplasts?
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The site where photosynthesis takes place; some parts in the grana, and others in the stroma
Card 3
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If a cell contains mitochondria, is it prokaryotic or eukaryotic?
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Card 4
Front
Describe the difference in a eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell wall?
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