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a) Fine adjustment knob
b) – To enable easy manipulation or positioning of specimens as wetness causes the slide with specimens
to stick onto the stage
-Avoid refraction of light
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- The figure below is a fine structure of a generalized animal cell as seen under an electron microscope.(Solved)
The figure below is a fine structure of a generalized animal cell as seen under an electron microscope.
a) Name the parts labeled A and B.
b) How the is structure labeled B adapted to its function?
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Give reasons for carrying out the following procedures when preparing temporary wet mounts of plant tissues
a) Making thin plant sections.
b) Adding water on the plant section.
c) Placing a cover slip over the plant section.
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State the functions of the following parts of a light microscope.
Fine adjustment knob
Stage
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The diagram below shows a specified plant cell
a) i) Name the cell.
ii) Name the parts labeled D and E
b) State the function
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State the function of the following cell organelles
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Which organelle would be abundant in:
Skeletal muscle cell
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State the functions of the following cell organelles
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- Name the organelle that performs each of the following functions in a cell.
Protein synthesis
Transport of cell secretions
(Solved)
Name the organelle that performs each of the following functions in a cell.
Protein synthesis
Transport of cell secretions
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- State the importance of each of the following in living organisms (a) Nutrition (b) Excretion.
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State the importance of each of the following in living organisms:
a) Nutrition
b) Excretion.
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State one use for each of the following apparatus in the study of living organisms.
a) Pooter
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State the name given to study of:
a) The cell;
b) Micro-organisms
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