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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?
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What is the function of the condenser in a light microscope?
What is the function of the condenser in a light microscope?
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What is the main function of a light microscope?
What is the main function of a light microscope?
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Who is credited with optimizing the simple microscope in the 1600s?
Who is credited with optimizing the simple microscope in the 1600s?
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What does the term 'microscope' mean when broken down into its components?
What does the term 'microscope' mean when broken down into its components?
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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?
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How do compound light microscopes form an image?
How do compound light microscopes form an image?
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