Microscope Structure and Types

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What is the primary function of the magnetic lenses in a transmission electron microscope?

To convert electrons into visible light.
To accelerate the electrons towards the specimen.
To illuminate the specimen with electrons.
To focus the electrons that have passed through the specimen. (correct)

In a transmission electron microscope, the final image is displayed by which method?

By projecting electrons directly onto a detector.
By projecting electrons onto a fluorescent screen or photographic film. (correct)
By using a series of mirrors to redirect the beam.
By converting the electron beam into an audio signal.

What is the role of the specimen in a transmission electron microscope?

To magnify the electron beam before focusing.
To absorb electrons, creating a shadow.
To generate a beam of electrons.
To allow electrons to pass through, scattering based on its structure. (correct)

What is the purpose of the electron beam initially in a transmission electron microscope?

To interact with and pass through the specimen to create an image. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of lens is used to focus electrons in a transmission electron microscope?

Magnetic lenses using electromagnetic fields. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for using an electron microscope to view cellular components?

To achieve the high resolution needed to discern organelles, viruses, and molecules. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be visualized in detail using a standard light microscope?

An influenza virus. (A) Signup and view all the answers

If a scientist wished to study the structure of ribosomes within a cell, which type of microscopy would be MOST appropriate?

Transmission electron microscopy (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which structure requires the highest level of magnification to examine in detail?

A protein molecule. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Considering the typical sizes of biological entities, what relationship between cellular components and microscopy techniques can be inferred?

Detailed study of viruses and molecules usually requires electron microscopy. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the ocular lens in a compound microscope?

To bring the image into focus for the eye (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the ocular lens typically situated within the body tube of a compound microscope?

At the top end of the body tube (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a compound microscope is primarily responsible for making the image sharp and clear to the viewer?

The eyepiece (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the objective lens in a microscope?

To collect and focus light coming directly from the sample. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of image formation in a compound microscope, what is the direct role of the ocular?

To provide the final focal point for the eye (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which material is most commonly used in the construction of objective lenses?

Glass (A) Signup and view all the answers

If a compound microscope lacked an ocular lens, what would be the most immediate consequence?

The image could not be brought into focus for viewing (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical housing for the lens within an objective lens assembly?

A cylinder (D) Signup and view all the answers

What may be found inside a single objective lens cylinder?

One or more lens elements. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of microscopy, which of the following best describes the objective lens' function?

It is primarily responsible for gathering light directly from the specimen. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What component directly holds the objective lenses in a standard microscope?

The revolving nosepiece (A) Signup and view all the answers

What action is used to change the magnification of a microscope by switching lenses?

Rotating the nosepiece (A) Signup and view all the answers

In a standard microscope, what structural element is situated at the lower part of the microscope tube?

The revolving nosepiece (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a revolving nosepiece in a microscope?

To allow the selection of different objective lenses (B) Signup and view all the answers

Objective lenses are typically attached to which component of the microscope?

The revolving nosepiece (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which objective lens is typically used for initial, low-magnification scanning of a specimen?

4x (B) Signup and view all the answers

A 50x objective lens would be classified under which category of magnification?

High power (C) Signup and view all the answers

When using the 100x objective lens, what substance should be used to enhance image clarity?

Cedar oil (B) Signup and view all the answers

If a scientist switches from a 10x lens to a 40x lens, how does this change the magnification?

The magnification increases by a factor of 4 (B) Signup and view all the answers

A microscope has objective lenses with magnifications of 4x, 10x, 40x, and 100x. What is the primary function of the 10x objective lens?

Mid range detail observation. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

A type of microscope that uses electrons to create an image of a sample.

Magnetic Lenses

In a TEM, these are used to focus the electron beam and create an image.