The History of the Microscope Quiz
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The History of the Microscope Quiz

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Who is credited as 'The father of microscopy'?

Antony Van Leeuwenhoek

What did Robert Hooke observe through a microscope lens in 1665?

Pores or cells in cork

What is the meaning of the word 'microscope'?

To purview tiny or very small objects

What is the scale equivalent of 1 nm in millimeters?

<p>10-9 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is considered the most important machine in a medical lab?

<p>Microscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the invention of the microscope around 1590?

<p>Hans Janssen and his son Zaccharis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Antony Van Leeuwenhoek contribute to the field of microscopy?

<p>He was the first man to make and use a real microscope, earning him the title 'The father of microscopy'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the scale equivalent of 1 nm in millimeters?

<p>1 nm = 10-6 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two components of the word 'microscope' and their meanings?

<p>Micro= tiny or very small, Scope= to purview</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main functions of the optical components of a microscope?

<p>They include the source of light, diaphragm, and condenser.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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