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Biology
11th Grade
08/06/2012

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Microscopes
Definition
Instruments used for viewing cells and other small objects to give an increase in both magnification and resolution
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simple light microscopes: light microscopes with only one lens
Definition
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compound light microscopes: light microscopes with at least two sets of lenses
Definition
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Resolution
Definition
Resolution is the ability to see two points that are close together as two separate points.
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Phase contrast microscope
Definition
Is a modified compound light microscope (CLM) that was developed to observe unstained, intact living cells. These microscopes use the fact that different parts of a cell transmit and change the direction of light to varying degrees and enhance that difference. The image produced has highly contrasting bright and dark areas.
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Fluorescence microscope
Definition
Fluorescence microscope, which uses ultraviolet (UV) light to reveal compounds that have been stained with fluorescent dyes that bind to particular compounds in a cell.
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Transmission electron microscope
Definition
Instead of light, a beam of electrons with a much shorter wavelength passes through and is used to illuminate specimens. Instead of glass lenses that control the passage of light rays in LMs, a TEM has a series of electromagnets that each create an electromagnetic field to control the path of the electron beam. (@1930s)
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Scanning electron microscope
Definition
This instrument is able to provide detailed images of surfaces (see figure 1.19). An electron gun produces an electron beam that is focused onto one spot on the surface of a specimen and is then scanned back and forth along the specimen’s surface. The surface releases another set of electrons from the specimen and these form an image on a small fluorescent screen.
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Staining
Definition
The addition of a colour to stain compounds in cells that are normally colourless, for identifying them under magnification
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Magnification
Definition
Enlargement of view of a specimen, generally with instrument (lens or microscope), to facilitate examination of the specimen
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Condenser
Definition
A microscope condenser is a key part of a microscope. It focuses the light which passes through the stage of the microscope where the specimen is mounted, providing illumination, contrast, and clarity.
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Iris diaphragm
Definition
Controls the amount of light let in (brightness)
Like aperture.
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Diffusion
Definition
A substance's movement from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
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Tissue
Definition
A group of cells that are specialised in an identical way to perform a common function.
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Organ
Definition
A collection of a group of tissues that work together to ensure a particular function is successfully performed.
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Organ system
Definition
Groups of organs serving a particular function
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Organism
Definition
Contains several organ systems
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Hypertonic
Definition
A solution that has a higher concentration of dissolved substances than solution or a cell to which it is compared to.
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Hypertonic result
Definition
The cell's plasma membrane will shrink away
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Hypotonic
Definition
A solution that has a lower concentration of dissolved substances than solution or a cell to which it is compared to.
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Hypotonic result
Definition
The cell will swell and then burst
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Isotonic Solution
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A solution that has the same concentration of dissolved substances than solution or a cell to which it is compared to.
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Isotonic result
Definition
There will be no net gain or loss by the cell
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Diffusion energy source
Definition
NONE
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Diffusion (concentration gradient)
Definition
with it
that's why no energy needed
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What other processes do not need energy?
Definition
Diffusion
Osmosis
Facilitated Diffusion
Term
Facilitated Diffusion
Definition
Uses carrier proteins to transfer materials through the cell membrane. Typically the transfer of materially that cannot diffusion in the cell membrane by itself.
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Active Transport
Definition
Against the concentration gradient
Can also use carrier proteins
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Endergonic
Definition
Energy Requiring
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Lipophilic
Definition
Won't dissolve in water
Will dissolve in lipids
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Hydrophilic
Definition
Waterloving
Will dissolve in water
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Hydrophobic
Definition
Won't dissolve in water
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Pores
Definition
Holes
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In osmosis, where will water flow?
Definition
Water will flow from a hyptotonic (low solute) solution to a hypertonic (high solute) solution.
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Happen happens to water in an isotonic solution
Definition
The net movement of water in both directions is the same such that there is no noticeable change - equilibrium is established.
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What are the states of plant cells during osmosis
Definition
Turgid, plasmolysis
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What are the states of animal cells during osmosis
Definition
Cell lysis
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Solute
Definition
The substance dissolved in the solvent and thus solution
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Solvent + solute
Definition
Solution
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Solvent
Definition
Will have a solute dissolved in it
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Dilute solution
Definition
Low solute concentration
High solvent concentration
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Concentrated solution
Definition
High Solute Concentration
Low solvent concentration
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Passive
Definition
No energy required
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What are the two cell membrane layers made up of?
Definition
Phospholipids (fats and oils + phosphate)
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What term describes cell membranes
Definition
Semi-selectively-permible
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SA:V for cells
Definition
Identifies how many units of external surface area (eg. cm squared) are available to 'supply' each unit of internal volume (eg. cm cubed). Achieved by dividing the surface area by volume.
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Surface area available in relation to it's volume affects...
Definition
the exchange of substances in and out of cells
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As volume of the cell increase, surface area
Definition
decreases
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When cells grow larger they have ___ surface area available for the exchange of materials in and out of then by processes such as diffusion.
Definition
When cells grow larger they have less surface area available for the exchange of materials in and out of then by processes such as diffusion.
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Does the shape of the cell affect SA:V
Definition
YES.
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Enzymes
Definition
Are proteins that speed up and control chemical reactions in living cells.
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Protein folding
Definition
The way a protein molecule folds up causes it to form a specific shape called an active site
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Enzyme specificity
Definition
They are specific for only one type of substrate
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Substrate
Definition
Substance that an enzyme bonds with
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Proteins are made of...
Definition
20 naturally formed amino acids where the combinations of them form various different kinds of proteins
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Active site
Definition
The part of a protein where reactions happen like the part of the enzyme that joins with the substrate
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Enzymes are termed
Definition
Biological catalysts
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Without enzymes
Definition
Metabolism would slow at body temperature and not enough energy would be available to maintain life
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Enzymes are need in every living as
Definition
They reduce the amount of energy needed for reactions to start (activation energy)
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Two theories of how the active site of enzymes and substrates work
Definition
Lock & Key model

Induced-fit model
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ES
Definition
Enzyme substrate complex
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What factors affect the rate of an enzyme reaction
Definition
Temperature
pH
Enzyme Concentration
Substrate Concentration
Inhibtors
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Catabolic/ exergonic reactions
Definition
Give off energy
eg) Larger substances broken down into smaller molecules
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Anabolic/Endergonic reactions
Definition
Need energy; usually synthesis reactions
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Lock & Key Model
Definition
The active site is highly specific for a particular substrate. Complementary
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Induced-fit model
Definition
The bonds that form between an enzyme and its substrate can also modify the shape of the enzyme so that the substrate can fit into the active site.
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Diffusion
Definition
The net movement of a substance from an area of high concentration of the substance to an area of lower concentration by a process that does not require energy
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Osmosis
Definition
The net movement of water across a partially permeable membrane without an input of energy and down a concentration gradient
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Parts of a microscope do a diagram
Definition
Done?
Term
Parts of a cell
Definition
Do a diagram
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