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What happens to an object when it is viewed through a microscope?
What happens to an object when it is viewed through a microscope?
- It appears larger than its actual size. (correct)
- It appears smaller than its actual size.
- It disappears from view.
- It remains the same size.
Who is credited with the discovery of micro-organisms?
Who is credited with the discovery of micro-organisms?
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek (correct)
- A unknown scientist
- A group of scientists
- Robert Hooke
What term was used by Robert Hooke to describe the small holes he observed in a piece of cork?
What term was used by Robert Hooke to describe the small holes he observed in a piece of cork?
- Cells
- Cellulae (correct)
- Holes
- Pores
What technology allows light to travel down a flexible tube, enabling medical researchers to create microscopes to see inside the body?
What technology allows light to travel down a flexible tube, enabling medical researchers to create microscopes to see inside the body?
What was Anton van Leeuwenhoek's hobby that led him to make the first simple microscope?
What was Anton van Leeuwenhoek's hobby that led him to make the first simple microscope?
What is the term used to describe the objects that Anton van Leeuwenhoek discovered, which were single cells?
What is the term used to describe the objects that Anton van Leeuwenhoek discovered, which were single cells?
What is the magnification power of a compound light microscope?
What is the magnification power of a compound light microscope?
What is the purpose of the cell membrane?
What is the purpose of the cell membrane?
What is the name of the scientist who contributed to the Cell Theory?
What is the name of the scientist who contributed to the Cell Theory?
What is the function of organelles in a cell?
What is the function of organelles in a cell?
How do you prepare a wet mount?
How do you prepare a wet mount?
What are the factors that affect what you can see inside a cell when viewing with a microscope?
What are the factors that affect what you can see inside a cell when viewing with a microscope?
