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What is the main difference between a light microscope and an electron microscope?
What is the main difference between a light microscope and an electron microscope?
- Light microscopes are used for studying macroorganisms, while electron microscopes are used for studying microorganisms.
- Light microscopes can observe subatomic particles, while electron microscopes cannot.
- Light microscopes contain two lenses, while electron microscopes contain three lenses.
- Light microscopes use visible or ultraviolet light, while electron microscopes use electron beams. (correct)
Why is the compound microscope called 'compound'?
Why is the compound microscope called 'compound'?
- Because it can observe subatomic particles.
- Because it is mainly used for studying macroorganisms.
- Because it uses both visible light and electron beams to illuminate specimens.
- Because it contains two lenses: one in the eyepiece and one in the objective. (correct)
What is the function of the mechanical parts of the compound microscope?
What is the function of the mechanical parts of the compound microscope?
- To illuminate specimens
- To support other parts of the microscope and adjust illuminating and magnifying parts (correct)
- To study macroorganisms
- To observe subatomic particles
Which type of microscope will be used throughout the laboratory activities in this study?
Which type of microscope will be used throughout the laboratory activities in this study?
What is the purpose of using immersion oil in microscopy?
What is the purpose of using immersion oil in microscopy?
What is the part of the microscope that has a hole in the center to permit light to pass into the lens?
What is the part of the microscope that has a hole in the center to permit light to pass into the lens?
Which part of the microscope serves as the platform located at the bottom to support the entire microscope?
Which part of the microscope serves as the platform located at the bottom to support the entire microscope?
What is the function of the fine adjustment knob on a light compound microscope?
What is the function of the fine adjustment knob on a light compound microscope?
Where can you find the iris diaphragm on a microscope?
Where can you find the iris diaphragm on a microscope?
Which part of the microscope rotates to allow shifting of objectives from one type to another?
Which part of the microscope rotates to allow shifting of objectives from one type to another?
