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Which scientist first observed cells in 1665?
Which scientist first observed cells in 1665?
What did Antoni van Leeuwenhoek describe using more refined lenses?
What did Antoni van Leeuwenhoek describe using more refined lenses?
What is the most frequently used microscope in biology laboratories?
What is the most frequently used microscope in biology laboratories?
What is magnification?
What is magnification?
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What is resolution?
What is resolution?
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Study Notes
Cells and Microscopy
- In 1665, Robert Hooke was the first scientist to observe cells.
- Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, using more refined lenses, described microorganisms such as bacteria, yeast, and protists.
- The most frequently used microscope in biology laboratories is the compound light microscope.
- Magnification is the process of enlarging an image of an object using a microscope or other optical instrument.
- Resolution is the minimum distance between two points that can still be distinguished as separate, and is a measure of a microscope's ability to produce detailed images.
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Test your knowledge of cell biology and microscopy with this quiz! From the discovery of cells by Robert Hooke to the advancements in microscopes, this quiz covers the basics of cell structure and the history of cell observation. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about this fascinating field of study.
