Introduction to Cell Biology and Microscopy Flashcards (14 cards)

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1Question

Spontaneous generation — definition?

Answer

Life arising from non-living matter.

2Question

Redi's experiment — purpose?

Answer

Disproved spontaneous generation of maggots.

3Question

Cell theory components — three?

Answer

All living things made of cells, cells smallest unit, cells come from other cells.

4Question

Hooke — contribution?

Answer

Coined the term "cells" after observing cork.

5Question

Leeuwenhoek — discovery?

Answer

First described microorganisms with a microscope.

6Question

Pasteur's experiment — key idea?

Answer

Disproved spontaneous generation of microorganisms.

7Question

Microscope — body tube function?

Answer

Holds ocular lens in proper alignment.

8Question

Magnification — low power?

Answer

40X (10X ocular × 4X objective).

9Question

Magnification — medium power?

Answer

100X (10X × 10X).

10Question

Magnification — high power?

Answer

400X (10X × 40X).

11Question

Cell staining — purpose?

Answer

Make cells and structures visible under a microscope.

12Question

Cell membrane — role?

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Controls entry and exit of substances.

13Question

Nucleus — function?

Answer

Controls cell activities and contains DNA.

14Question

Chloroplasts — role?

Answer

Carry out photosynthesis to produce food.

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1. What was the effect of Redi's experiment on the theory of spontaneous generation?

2. In the chronological development of cell theory components, when was Schleiden and Schwann's conclusion that all organisms are made of cells established relative to Hooke's discovery of cells?

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