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What part of a light microscope is used to increase the magnification of the specimen?
What part of a light microscope is used to increase the magnification of the specimen?
- Objective lenses (correct)
- Eyepiece (Ocular)
- Stage
- Arm
Which adjustment knob on a light microscope is used to make small adjustments in focusing?
Which adjustment knob on a light microscope is used to make small adjustments in focusing?
- Stage clips
- Fine adjustment (correct)
- Coarse adjustment
- Arm
Where is the light source located in a light microscope?
Where is the light source located in a light microscope?
- Directly under the stage (correct)
- Above the stage
- Inside the objective lenses
- Under the arm
Which part of the light microscope holds the slides in place?
Which part of the light microscope holds the slides in place?
What is the function of the condenser in a light microscope?
What is the function of the condenser in a light microscope?
What is the main function of a light microscope?
What is the main function of a light microscope?
Who is credited with optimizing the simple microscope in the 1600s?
Who is credited with optimizing the simple microscope in the 1600s?
What does the term 'microscope' mean when broken down into its components?
What does the term 'microscope' mean when broken down into its components?
Which type of microscope was able to see single-celled animals and some larger bacteria?
Which type of microscope was able to see single-celled animals and some larger bacteria?
How do compound light microscopes form an image?
How do compound light microscopes form an image?
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