Cell Structure
What is the function
of the nucleus of a
cell?
What is the function
of the cytoplasm in a
cell?
What is the function
of the cell membrane
of a cell?
What is the function
of the vacuole in a
plant cell?
What are the different labels on the
microscope named?
A=
B=
C=
D=
Which type of cells
are known as
eukaryotes?
What is the function
of mitochondria in a
cell?
Which type of cells
are known as
prokaryotes?
What is the function
of ribosomes in a cell?
E=
F=
G=
Which type of
microscope
have you
labelled?
State the advantages and
disadvantages of a light
microscope.
What is the function
of the chloroplasts in
a cell?
What is the function
of the cell wall in a
cell?
Briefly outline why a scientist would use the
lowest magnification when using a light
microscope.
Describe how a sperm cell is adapted for its
function.
Function =
Adaptations =
State the advantages and
disadvantages of an electron
microscope.
Describe how a muscle cell is adapted for its
function.
Function =
Adaptations =
Label the structures found inside of an
animal cell:
Label the structures found inside of an
animal cell:
Label the structures found inside of a
bacterium:
Describe how a nerve cell is adapted for its
function.
Function =
Adaptations =
Describe how a root hair cell is adapted for
its function.
Function =
Adaptations =
What is meant by the term
‘differentiation’?
A scientists is using a
light microscope to see
an animal cell. The eye
piece magnification is
10X and the objective
lens is 40X. What is the
total magnification?
0.001 =
m=
0.0075 =
cm =
0.987 =
mm =
2.34 =
μm =
24.7 =
nm =
432.9 =
M
Km =
Ax
Convert these numbers
to standard form:
I=
What are the
following units?
Ac
tua Size
l Si of
ze ima
x M ge
ag =
nif
ica
tio
n
Describe the difference between animal and plant
cell differentiation in terms of when they can
make differentiated cells.
The animal cell has been
seen using a magnification
of 400X.
Calculate the actual length
of the cell.
The animal cell has been
seen using a magnification
of 200X.
Calculate the actual length
of the cell.
The actual length of this
plant cell is 0.003mm.
Calculate the magnification
used to see the plant cell.
Measure the length of the
cell.
_____mm
Measure the length of the
cell.
_____mm
Measure the length of the
cell.
_____mm
Use the magnification
equation to calculate the
actual length.
Use the magnification
equation to calculate the
actual length.
Use the magnification
equation to calculate the
magnification used.
X
______ mm
______ mm
Write the magnification
equation in the triangle.
Describe the size of bacteria
compared to eukaryotes.
Fill in the missing
boxes showing
how you would
convert between
the different
units.
A cells actual length of 120μm and it has been magnified by
2000X.
Calculate the image length of the image produced.
________mm
Convert these numbers to 2 decimal places:
324 =
543 =
6543 =
5626 =
5643267 =
8654265 =
Convert your answer into standard form.
X
/
X
X
mm
cm
m
______X
/
X
nm
/
μm
/
______________
What is the function
of the nucleus of a
cell?
Control the activities
of the cell
Cell Structure
Which type of cells
are known as
eukaryotes?
Animal and Plant Cells
Which type of cells
are known as
prokaryotes?
Bacteria
What is the function
of the cytoplasm in a
cell?
Where most chemical
reactions occur.
What is the function
of the cell membrane
of a cell?
Movement of
substances that enter
and leave.
What is the function
of the vacuole in a
plant cell?
Contains cell sap and
support the cell.
What is the function
of mitochondria in a
cell?
Release energy from
respiration.
What is the function
of the chloroplasts in
a cell?
Photosynthesis
What is the function
of ribosomes in a cell?
What is the function
of the cell wall in a
cell?
Support and strength
Protein Synthesis
Label the structures found inside of an
animal cell:
Cell Membrane
Nucleus
Ribosome
Mitochondria
Cytoplasm
What are the different labels on the
microscope named?
A = Eyepiece Lens E = Slide
B = Fine Focus
F = Stage
C = Coarse Focus
G = Mirror
D = Objective Lens
Label the structures found inside of an
animal cell:
Chloroplast
Nucleus
Light
Microscope
State the advantages and
disadvantages of a light
microscope.
+ = Cheap
- = Low Magnification
Low Resolution
State the advantages and
disadvantages of an electron
microscope.
+ = High Magnification
High Resolution
- = Expensive
Label the structures found inside of a
bacterium:
Capsule
Mitochondria
Ribosome
Cytoplasm
Ribosome
Vacuole
Cell Wall
Cell
Membrane
Chromosomal
DNA
Cell Wall
Cell Membrane
Which type of
microscope
have you
labelled?
Flagellum
Plasmid
Briefly outline why a scientist would use the
lowest magnification when using a light
microscope.
This gives the widest field of view to view
much of the cell you are viewing.
Describe how a sperm cell is adapted for its
function.
Function = Fertilise an egg cell
Adaptations =
Lots of mitochondria to release energy
Tail to swim to the egg
Enzymes to break to egg surface
Describe how a muscle cell is adapted for its
function.
Function =
Contract and relax for movement.
Adaptations =
Lots of mitochondria to release energy
Describe how a nerve cell is adapted for its
function.
Function = Carry electrical impulses around
the body.
Adaptations =
Long
Dendrites that connect to other nerves.
Describe how a root hair cell is adapted for
its function.
Function = Absorb water and mineral
ions from the soil.
Adaptations =
Long provides a large surface area
What is meant by the term
‘differentiation’?
A scientists is using a
light microscope to see
an animal cell. The eye
piece magnification is
10X and the objective
lens is 40X. What is the
total magnification?
Describe the difference between animal and plant
cell differentiation in terms of when they can
make differentiated cells.
Animal = Early in their life
Plants = Throughout their life
0.001 = 1.0x10-3
m = Metres
0.0075 = 7.5x10-3
cm = Centimetres
0.987 = 9.87x10-1
mm = Millimetres
2.34 = 2.34x100
μm =Micrometres
24.7 = 2.47x101
nm = Nanometres
432.9 = 4.329x102
A M
M
Km = Kilometres
I
Ax
Convert these numbers
to standard form:
400X
I=
What are the
following units?
10 x 40 =
Ac
tua Size
l Si of
ze ima
x M ge
ag =
nif
ica
tio
n
Cell differentiating into
different cells.
The animal cell has been
seen using a magnification
of 400X.
Calculate the actual length
of the cell.
The animal cell has been
seen using a magnification
of 200X.
Calculate the actual length
of the cell.
The actual length of this
plant cell is 0.003mm.
Calculate the magnification
used to see the plant cell.
Measure the length of the
cell.
_____mm
Measure the length of the
cell.
_____mm
Measure the length of the
cell.
_____mm
Use the magnification
equation to calculate the
actual length.
Use the magnification
equation to calculate the
actual length.
Use the magnification
equation to calculate the
magnification used.
X
Write the magnification
equation in the triangle.
Fill in the missing
boxes showing
how you would
convert between
the different
units.
______ mm
______ mm
Describe the size of bacteria
compared to eukaryotes.
A cells actual length of 120μm and it has been magnified by
2000X.
Bacteria are much smaller than both
animal and plant cells.
Calculate the image length of the image produced.
120/1000 = 0.12mm
0.12 x 2000 = 240
Convert these numbers to 2 decimal places:
324 = 320
543 = 540
6543 = 6500
5626 = 5600
5643267 = 5600000
8654265 = 8600000
Convert your answer into standard form.
X100
/100
X1000
X10
mm
cm
m
/10
______X
X1000
nm
/1000
μm
/1000
2.4x102
240mm