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chapter 9 cells
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cells | The basic unit of structure and function in living things |
| microscope | An instrument used to make small objects look larger |
| cell theory: A widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things. | A. All living things are composed of cells B. Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things C. All cells are produced from other cells |
| Compound Microscope | Focuses light through lenses to produce a magnified image, using two lenses. |
| Electron Microscope | Using beams of electrons to produce a magnified image. |
| Magnification | The condition of things appearing larger then they are, using convex lenses (center is thicker than the edges) |
| Resolution | The ability to see to details more clearly, the higher the resolution the sharper the image. |