10 Questions
What part of a light microscope is used to increase the magnification of the specimen?
Objective lenses
Which adjustment knob on a light microscope is used to make small adjustments in focusing?
Fine adjustment
Where is the light source located in a light microscope?
Directly under the stage
Which part of the light microscope holds the slides in place?
Stage clips
What is the function of the condenser in a light microscope?
Control the light beam size
What is the main function of a light microscope?
Allowing light to pass through the specimen to form an image
Who is credited with optimizing the simple microscope in the 1600s?
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
What does the term 'microscope' mean when broken down into its components?
Small view
Which type of microscope was able to see single-celled animals and some larger bacteria?
Simple microscope
How do compound light microscopes form an image?
By using two lenses to allow light to pass through the specimen
Learn about the different parts of a light microscope, including the eyepiece, arm, objective lenses, stage, and stage clips. Understand how these components work together to magnify specimens for observation.
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