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Lab 2 - Microscopy and The Cell
Lab 2 - Microscopy and The Cell
Laboratory Session 2
Viewing Cells
The Microscope
"Micro very small Scope" to view Microscopes: instruments used to magnify images of small objects/ specimens
Microscope from: http://biology.unm.edu/ccouncil/Biology_203/Images/Microscopes/microscope 6.jpeg
The Microscope
There are four main types of microscopes: Dissection Compound Scanning electron microscope Transmission electron microscope
The Microscope
Unlike a hand held lens (10x), the compound microscope has two lens for greater magnification (1000x).
The Microscope
Eyepiece the part you look through. It contains the ocular lens which is usually 10x power. Tube connects ocular lens to the objective lens. Objective lens the lens closer to the object. Usually there will be 3 or 4 objective lenses on a microscope consisting of 4x, 10x, 40x and 100x powers.
Calculating Magnification
Microscope
Magnification
power of the microscope is the product of the magnifications of all the lenses in the system E.g. 10x ocular lens and 40x objective lens would give a magnification of 10 x 40 = 400x.
The Microscope
Coarse focus: A knob that moves the tube up and down to focus the microscope on the specimen. Fine focus: Another knob that moves the tube small distances for the final focus of the lens.
The Microscope
Stage: The flat platform where sides are placed for observation. Clips hold the slides in place and if mechanical, you will be able to move the slide.
Illuminator the light source .
The Microscope
Arm - Supports the tube and connects it to the base. It is also used for carrying the microscope.
Base: The bottom of the microscope, on which the instrument stands
The Cell
The Cell
You can only view three parts of a cell under the light microscope: the Nucleus Cytoplasm Cell membrane
cell membrane cytoplasm nucleus
The Cell
However, you can view the organelles with a high resolution microscope called the transmission electron microscope.
Plasma cell from: http://missinglink.ucsf.edu/lm/IDS_101_histo_resource/images/cell_structure_ lab_micrograph_B-labelled.jpg
Cell Organelles
The CELL MEMBRANE the gate of the factory. The cell membrane is selectively permeable allowing only certain substances to enter or leave.
The NUCLEUS the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) The nucleus controls all cell activity and determines what proteins are to be made. It also stores plans for proteins that the cell currently makes or has made in the past.
The CYTOPLASM the factory floor. The cytoplasm is the place where most of the cells activity takes place. It is the jelly like substance situated between the cell membrane and the nucleus and contains the organelles.
The ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM the assembly line. It is a network of communication channels passing between the nucleus and the cytoplasm
The Endoplasmic Reticulum provides a platform on which the workers assemble different kinds of proteins as designed by the CEO
The GOLGI APPARATUS the finishing and packing department. The final touches are put on by the golgi. Workers inspect the products for flaws, rid them of any extra material added during their manufacture and wrap them for packing.
The LYSOSOMES maintenance crew. Every factory needs a good maintenance crew to keep clean up the trash and to dismantle and dispose of outdated machinery. These are the lysosomes. The lysosomes also act as a second line of defense, destroying trespassers as they enter.
The MITOCHONDRION the power plant. The main function of the cell is to build proteins but this requires energy. The mitochondria of the cell is responsible for producing that energy.
Cell Specialization
The discussion so far has been about typical cells, but most cells are anything but typical. The design and shape of a cell is very much dictated by its function and the conditions under which it works.
Cell Specialization
What system do these cells belong to?
Cuboidal cells
Cell Specialization
Smooth muscle cells What system do these cells belong to?
Cells Division
Mitosis
Mitosis
Mitosis: is a process whereby a cell divides into two identical daughter cells has four main phases - P,MAT prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase
Mitosis
Note: Interphase is not part of mitosis but normal cell activity and preparation that occurs before mitosis
Mitosis diagram from: http://healthinfoispower.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/celldivision.jpg
Mitosis
Passive Transport
Diffusion the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
Passive Transport
Osmosis the movement of water molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
Passive Transport
Passive Transport
Passive Transport
Filtration the use of hyrdostatic force to move water or a dissolved substance across a membrane.
Active Transport
Active Transport the use of ATP to move substances against their concentration gradient
Active Transport
Active Transport
THE END
References
The Microscope: Parts and Specifications http://www.microscopemicroscope.org/basic/microscope-parts.htm Accessed 21/02/2010 Apex Learning Inc. A Busy Factory. Beyond Books, 2007. http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/4a.asp Accessed 21/02/2010 Comparing the cell to a factory http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/pdfs/cellsystem_anskey.pdf Accessed 21/02/2010