Some textbooks classify cell structures into living materials and non-living materials. Try to estimate which structures belong to non-living materials and why.
Compare animal and plant cells.
The cell membrane is lipid-soluble. Why is this characteristic important?
At what level of organization do skin and blood belong? Why?
In a light microscope, which components are related to focusing?
In a light microscope, which components are related to clarity?
Expensive light microscopes do not necessarily have higher magnification than cheaper ones. What are the advantages of expensive light microscopes?
Can a light microscope be used to observe the three-dimensional structure of a sample?
Prokaryotic cells lack mitochondria. How do they carry out respiration?
Cells are the basic units of life, so cells should exhibit the characteristics of life. Try to match the functions of cell structures to the characteristics of life.