Cell structures

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A student uses a light microscope to study the cellular structure of yeast (SaccharomycesSaccharomycesSaccharomyces cerevisiaecerevisiaecerevisiae).

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The student sets up the microscope using an eyepiece lens with a magnification of ×15 \times 15\,×15 and an objective lens with a magnification of ×45\times 45×45. Calculate the total magnification of this microscope setup.

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The student is instructed to produce a scientific line drawing of a single yeast cell under high power. Describe three conventions or guidelines the student must follow to ensure their biological drawing is scientifically accurate.

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To study the internal structure of organelles such as mitochondria and ribosomes in detail, the student must switch to a transmission electron microscope (TEM). Give two reasons why a transmission electron microscope provides a much clearer and more detailed image of these small cellular structures compared to a light microscope.

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Cell structures Questions

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