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The History of the Microscope

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Who is often referred to as the 'father of biology'?

Anton van Leeuwenhoek (correct)

Robert Hook

Charles A. Spencer

Galileo

What is the maximum magnification achieved by Anton van Leeuwenhoek's lenses?

1500 diameters

100 diameters

270 diameters (correct)

500 diameters

Who reconfirmed Anton van Leeuwenhoek's discoveries of tiny living organisms in a drop of water?

Z. Janssen

Galileo

Robert Hook (correct)

Charles A. Spencer

What is the maximum magnification possible with modern light microscopes using blue light?

5000 diameters Signup and view all the answers

Who made significant improvements to the microscope in the early 17th century?

Galileo Signup and view all the answers

What was the main achievement of Charles A. Spencer in the field of microscopy?

He founded an industry that manufactured fine optical equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation of a light microscope?

It cannot distinguish objects smaller than half the wavelength of light Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary to observe tiny particles under a microscope?

A different type of illumination with a shorter wavelength Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the ocular lens in a microscope?

To magnify the real image formed by the objective lens Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the condenser lens in a microscope?

To focus the light onto the specimen Signup and view all the answers

What is the total magnification of a microscope?

The product of the magnifications of the objective and ocular lenses Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the mechanical stage in a microscope?

To move the specimen in three dimensions Signup and view all the answers