10 Questions
What is the purpose of serial dilution?
To decrease the concentration of a sample at a fixed ratio
What is the typical ratio of dilution in serial dilution?
10 times
What is the purpose of the primary lens in a microscope?
To collect and focus the light from the illuminator on to the specimen
What is the typical magnification power of the primary lens in a microscope?
4x, 10x, 20x, and 100x
What is the purpose of the stage in a microscope?
To focus the microscope by moving up and down
What is the typical amount of sample required for serial dilution?
1mL
What is the result of serial dilution of a 10,000X sample five times at a 10X ratio?
10,000X; 1,000X; 100X; 10X; 0.1X
What is the purpose of the microscope?
To magnify the specimen
What is the typical way to ask questions about the topic?
Via email or phone
Test your understanding of the definition of life and its characteristics, including cellular organization, ordered complexity, sensitivity, growth, and energy utilization. Based on Raven's Biology 14th Edition.
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