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Chapter 2 - Microscopy and Cells

Biological Articles

The following articles will help to explain and deepen your understanding and knowledge of topics linked to this module. You could use them to build a mindmap, make a key word glossary or simply annotate them so you understand them in your own way.
musings_on_measurements.doc
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scanning_electron_microscopy.doc
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prok_v_euk_cells.pdf
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endoplasmic_reticulum.doc
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microscopy_tem.doc
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the_power_behind_an_electron_microscopist.doc
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cytoskeleton.pdf
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cilia_and_flagella.pdf
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cell_suicide.doc
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Videos







Great video which talks you through the basics (I have hopefully taught you) and also runs through an exam style question also.







Ever wondered what an electron microscope looks like and how it works? If yes, watch this video!





Watch a 3D tour of the cell. See how vesicles are transported around the cell using motor proteins as well as ribosomes translating mRNA molecules into proteins.






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Nice a run through all the parts of the cell - clear and simple
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Another Manic Crash course on Animal cell Structure!








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An excellent video introducing all the parts of the cell (both Animal and Plants cells - a must watch!!!) - Follow this link

Lesson PowerPoints

lesson_1_-_introduction_to_the_microscope.pptx
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lesson_2_-_using_a_microscope_guide_-_using_a_graticule.pptx
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lesson_2_-_preparing_slides.pptx
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electron_microscope.pptx
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Worksheets and other Activities

magnification_problems_worksheet.docx
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magnification_exam_questions_worksheet.doc
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(1) Follow this link to explore the cell in this excellent interactive web page www.cellsalive.com ​

(2) Follow this link to see the scale of everything in the Universe. http://htwins.net/scale2/ 
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(3) Have a go at this puzzle of an animal cell - PUZZLE

Exam Question Packs

unit_1_-_exam_booklet_-_cells.pdf
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Markschemes

unit_1_-_exam_booklet_-_cells_-_mark_scheme.pdf
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Revision notes

cells_and_cell_contents_revision_notes.pdf
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microscopy_revision_notes.pdf
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prokaryotic_and_eukaryotic_cells.pdf
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