Essential Biology: Definition of Life and Characteristics
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What is the purpose of serial dilution?

  • To increase the concentration of a sample
  • To decrease the concentration of a sample at a fixed ratio (correct)
  • To mix a sample with different solvents
  • To separate a sample into its components
  • What is the typical ratio of dilution in serial dilution?

  • 10 times (correct)
  • 5 times
  • 20 times
  • 50 times
  • What is the purpose of the primary lens in a microscope?

  • To control the amount of light reaching the specimen
  • To collect and focus the light from the illuminator on to the specimen (correct)
  • To support the microscope and house the illuminator
  • To adjust the inconsistencies of our eyesight
  • What is the typical magnification power of the primary lens in a microscope?

    <p>4x, 10x, 20x, and 100x</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the stage in a microscope?

    <p>To focus the microscope by moving up and down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical amount of sample required for serial dilution?

    <p>1mL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of serial dilution of a 10,000X sample five times at a 10X ratio?

    <p>10,000X; 1,000X; 100X; 10X; 0.1X</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the microscope?

    <p>To magnify the specimen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the website that provides a diagram of parts of a microscope?

    <p><a href="https://www.timvandevall.com">https://www.timvandevall.com</a></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical way to ask questions about the topic?

    <p>Via email or phone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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