Microscope Lab Instrument Quiz

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What type of microscope achieves higher levels of magnification?

Optical (light) microscope (correct)

Phase-contrast microscope

Fluorescence microscope

Stereo microscope

What is the main function of a microscope?

To view living cells

To make large objects look smaller

To study the properties of organic substances

To make small objects look larger (correct)

What is the function of a phase-contrast microscope?

To study living cells and how they reproduce through cell division (correct)

To view smaller specimens such as cell structures

To study properties of organic substances

To see specimens in 3D

What makes a compound microscope 'compound'?

It has two types of lenses that function to magnify an object Signup and view all the answers

How are light rays passing through specimens brought to focus in a high power or compound microscope?

By using a set of glass lenses Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the condenser lens in a microscope?

To collect light from the illuminator and focus it on the specimen Signup and view all the answers

What type of microscope is used to study the properties of organic or inorganic substances?

Fluorescence microscope Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the microscope is used to control the amount of light reaching the specimen?

Diaphragm or Iris Signup and view all the answers

What is the main use of a revolving nosepiece or turret in a microscope?

To hold two or more objective lenses Signup and view all the answers

What does the coarse adjustment knob do in a microscope?

Moves the specimen back or forth to adjust the slide Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the body tube in a microscope?

Holds the eyepiece and connects it to the objective Signup and view all the answers

What does the illuminator (light source) in a microscope do?

Provides a source of light at the bottom/base of the microscope Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of stage clips in a microscope?

Used to hold the slides in place Signup and view all the answers

What function does the objective lens serve in a microscope?

Magnifies the image of the specimen Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of diopter adjustment in a microscope?

Useful as a means to change focus on one eyepiece so as to correct for any difference in vision between your two eyes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the base in a microscope?

To support the microscope and provide stability. Signup and view all the answers

What is the general term used to describe the use of computers to process and transfer information?

Information Technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a compound microscope?

To achieve higher levels of magnification Signup and view all the answers

In addition to computers, what other office equipment does Information and Communication Technology (ICT) refer to?

Faxes and Telephones Signup and view all the answers

What type of microscope is used to study the properties of organic or inorganic substances?

Polarizing Microscope Signup and view all the answers

What does the illuminator (light source) in a microscope do?

Illuminates the specimen for observation Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of a computer?

Stores and processes data Signup and view all the answers

Microscope Lab Instrument Quiz

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What type of microscope achieves higher levels of magnification?

What is the main function of a microscope?

What is the function of a phase-contrast microscope?

What makes a compound microscope 'compound'?

How are light rays passing through specimens brought to focus in a high power or compound microscope?

What is the function of the condenser lens in a microscope?

What type of microscope is used to study the properties of organic or inorganic substances?

Which part of the microscope is used to control the amount of light reaching the specimen?

What is the main use of a revolving nosepiece or turret in a microscope?

What does the coarse adjustment knob do in a microscope?

What is the function of the body tube in a microscope?

What does the illuminator (light source) in a microscope do?

What is the purpose of stage clips in a microscope?

What function does the objective lens serve in a microscope?

What is the function of diopter adjustment in a microscope?

What is the main function of the base in a microscope?

What is the general term used to describe the use of computers to process and transfer information?

What is the main function of a compound microscope?

In addition to computers, what other office equipment does Information and Communication Technology (ICT) refer to?

What type of microscope is used to study the properties of organic or inorganic substances?

What does the illuminator (light source) in a microscope do?

What is a defining characteristic of a computer?

What type of computer is used by large organizations such as utility companies and banks?

In a networked computer system, where is the software and data stored?

What is the main function of a tower model of a personal computer?

What are personal computers commonly used for?

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