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Parts of a Light Microscope

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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?

Stage clips

Fine adjustment (correct)

Coarse adjustment

Arm

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?

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What is the function of the condenser in a light microscope?

Control the light beam size Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a light microscope?

Allowing light to pass through the specimen to form an image Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with optimizing the simple microscope in the 1600s?

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'microscope' mean when broken down into its components?

Small view Signup and view all the answers

Which type of microscope was able to see single-celled animals and some larger bacteria?

Simple microscope Signup and view all the answers

How do compound light microscopes form an image?

By using two lenses to allow light to pass through the specimen Signup and view all the answers