Chapter 4 Review BJU

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What part of a microscope is labeled 'G'?

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Objective lenses are the part of a microscope that magnifies the specimen.

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What type of bacteria live in extreme environments?

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Archaebacteria are known for living in extreme environments.

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What process involves two divisions of the nucleus?

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Meiosis is the process that involves two divisions of the nucleus.

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What are the basic units or 'building blocks' of life?

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Cells are the basic units of life.

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What produces proteins in the cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for producing proteins in the cell.

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What is the function of the coarse adjustment knob on a microscope?

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The coarse adjustment knob is used to focus the microscope by moving the stage up and down.

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What is the difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus contains the cell's genetic material and controls its activities.

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What are tissues made of?

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Tissues are made of groups of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.

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What is the function of vacuoles in a cell?

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Vacuoles store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure in plant cells.