Virtual Microscopy Lab Report

Virtual Lab 1: Virtual Microscopy
A. Estimate the size (length and width) of these microscopic objects in micrometers (microns):
1. An E. Coli cell. 3x 0.6 μm = 1.8 μm
2 A mitochondrion. 4x 0.8 μm = 3.2 μm
3. A Red blood cell. 8 μm
4. A virus. 220 nm = 0.00022 μm
5. A water molecule. 275 pm = 0.000275 μm

B.
1 Describe three differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
The three differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells are: Eukaryotic cells contain a nucleus inside their cells, while prokaryotic cells have genetic material condensed in a nucleoid region. Organelles such as mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, chloroplast, and endoplasmic reticulum are present in eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic don’t have. However, the mitochondria and chloroplasts found in eukaryotic cells have larger ribosomes as compared to the ribosomes found in prokaryotic cells.
Plant cell.” http://www.diffen.com/difference/Animal_Cell_vs_Plant_Cell

2. Describe three differences and three similarities between plant and animal cells.
The three differences: Plant cells have cell walls present while animal cells do not. Animal cells do not have chloroplasts and plant cells have. Plant cells contain larger vacuoles while animal cells may contain smaller vacuoles.

The three similarities: Plant and animal cells have a nucleus. They both have mitochondria present. Lastly, they both have organelles.

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