microscopes, cell anatomy, DNA LAB
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plasma membrane
separate interior cell from external environment
cytoplasm
fills cell and holds internal parts in place
ribosomes
synthesize proteins by translating genetic instructions from RNA
rough ER
synthesize, form, transport proteins
Smooth ER
synthesize lipids, process carbs
golgi apparatus
package, modify, segregate proteins
perioxisomes/ lysosomes
Lysosomes and peroxisomes are small, membrane-bound cell parts that break down molecules
mitochondria
generate chemical energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to power a cell's biochemical reactions
centrioles
organize the microtubule network
nucleolus
to synthesize ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and assemble the subunit components that form ribosomes
chromatin
package long DNA molecules into a compact, organized shape that fits inside the small cell nucleus
nuclear membrane
protective physical barrier that separates the genetic material from cytoplasm
base
supports entire structure, keeps it stable
mechanical stage
holds specimen slide securely, allow for control
ocular
magnifies the substance on the slide, 10x magnification
rotating nose piece
holds multiple objective lenses, allows for different magnification
objective lenses
scanning, low power, high power, oil immersion
coarse adjustment knob
raises and lowers the slide into focus
fine adjustment knob
tiny precise movement to sharpen image
iris diaphragm
controls angle & amount of light that passes through
light control
adjust brightness, contrast, and clarity