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What is the primary reason why high magnification is required in microbiological work?
What is the primary reason why high magnification is required in microbiological work?
- To prepare a methylene blue stain
- To examine microorganisms in detail (correct)
- To distinguish between different types of microorganisms
- To observe microorganisms in their natural environment
What is the function of the sub-stage condenser with diaphragm in a microscope?
What is the function of the sub-stage condenser with diaphragm in a microscope?
- To control the focus of the light on the object and adjust the diameter of the circle of light (correct)
- To increase the magnification power
- To change the objective lens
- To hold the microscope in place
What is the total magnification power of a microscope with an eyepiece of 10X and an objective of 40X?
What is the total magnification power of a microscope with an eyepiece of 10X and an objective of 40X?
- 400X (correct)
- 2000X
- 1000X
- 100X
What is the highest magnification obtainable with a compound light microscope?
What is the highest magnification obtainable with a compound light microscope?
What type of microscope is used for routine microbiological work?
What type of microscope is used for routine microbiological work?
What is the purpose of the body tube in a microscope?
What is the purpose of the body tube in a microscope?
Why is increasing magnification above 1000X of no advantage in a compound light microscope?
Why is increasing magnification above 1000X of no advantage in a compound light microscope?
What is the function of the ocular lens in a microscope?
What is the function of the ocular lens in a microscope?
What is the purpose of the objective lens in a microscope?
What is the purpose of the objective lens in a microscope?
What is the main difference between a compound light microscope and other types of microscopes?
What is the main difference between a compound light microscope and other types of microscopes?
What is the purpose of the clip in light in a microscope?
What is the purpose of the clip in light in a microscope?
What happens to the resolving power of a microscope if the magnification is increased beyond 1000X?
What happens to the resolving power of a microscope if the magnification is increased beyond 1000X?
What is the function of the diaphragm in a microscope?
What is the function of the diaphragm in a microscope?
What is the purpose of using an oil immersion objective lens in a microscope?
What is the purpose of using an oil immersion objective lens in a microscope?
What is the main advantage of using a compound light microscope in microbiological work?
What is the main advantage of using a compound light microscope in microbiological work?
What is the relationship between the magnification power of the ocular lens and the objective lens in a compound light microscope?
What is the relationship between the magnification power of the ocular lens and the objective lens in a compound light microscope?
What is the purpose of the body in a microscope?
What is the purpose of the body in a microscope?
What is the difference between a phase-contrast microscope and a fluorescent microscope?
What is the difference between a phase-contrast microscope and a fluorescent microscope?
Study Notes
Microscope Components
- The body of the microscope supports all the components
- The body tube contains the ocular and objective lenses
Lenses and Magnification
- Ocular or eyepiece lens has a 10X magnification
- Objective lens has three types of magnification:
- Low power: 10X
- High power: 40X
- Oil immersion: 100X
- Total magnification power is the product of the ocular and objective lens systems
- Example: 10X eyepiece and 40X objective lens = 400X total magnification
Microscope Functionality
- Sub-stage condenser with diaphragm controls the focus of light on the object
- Diaphragm controls the diameter of the circle of light leaving the condenser
Limitations of Microscope
- Highest magnification obtainable with a compound light microscope is about 1000X
- Increasing magnification above 1000X is of no advantage if the resolving power is not also increased
- Resolving power is the capacity to distinguish two neighbouring points as separate entities
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Description
This quiz covers the different parts of a microscope, including the body, lenses, and sub-stage condenser. It also explains how to calculate total magnification and the limitations of microscope usage.
