Cell Biology and Microscopy Quiz

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Observed cells for the first time in 1665 using a microscope.

Microscopes that use visible light to magnify objects. Commonly used in biology labs.

Increase in the apparent size of an object, making it easier to see details.

Measure of the clarity of an image, allowing for the distinction of fine details.

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Described bacteria, protists, blood cells, and sperm cells using refined lenses.

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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.