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The cells we know today

TermDefinition
Cells The basic unit of living organism
Anton Von Leeuwenhoek First person to look at cells through a microscope. Looked at living cells.
Robert Hooke Second person to look at cells through a microscope. Looked at corks with holes, which is the reason why he named the cells.
Cell Theory Developed by the ideas of many scientist (Schleiden & Schwann.) Three main ideas: 1. All life is made up of one or more cells. 2. Cells are the basic unit if structures in life. 3. All cells come from pre-existing cells.
Prokaryotes Cells without membrane-bound organelles.
Eukaryotes Cells with membrane-bound organelles.
Eyepiece Where you look through the image of your specimen.
Objectives The microscopes two 2, 3, or more objectives attached to the nosepiece; vary in length.
Nosepiece The rotating part of the microscope at the bottom of the body tube; holds the objectives.
Coarse Adjustment Large round knob used for focusing the specimen; may move the stage to the upper part of the microscope.
Fine Adjustment Small, round knob used to fine-tune the focus of your specimen after using the coarse adjustment knob.
Diaphragm Controls the amount of light going through the aperture.
Stage Large, flat area under the objectives; has a hole in it that allows, light through; the specimen/slide is placed on the stage for viewing.
Compound Like Microscope A series of lenses used to magnify object in steps.
Electronic Microscope A beam of electrons used to magnify structures up to 500,000 times their actual size, allowing scientist to see structures within the cells.
Organelle Small specialized structures in all cells.
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