Microscopes and Cell Theory Flashcard

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Which of the following microscopes is the oldest according to the image? British Microscope (circa 1865), Hand-Held Microscope (circa early 1700s), Leeuwenhoek Microscope (circa late 1600s), ZEISS Primo Star Microscope (circa 2010)

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Leeuwenhoek Microscope (circa late 1600s)

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Which microscope in the image is from the 20th century? Options: Leeuwenhoek Microscope (circa late 1600s), British Microscope (circa 1865), Winkel-ZEISS Dissecting Microscope (circa 1927), ZEISS Primo Star Microscope (circa 2010)

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Winkel-ZEISS Dissecting Microscope (circa 1927)

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What are all living organisms made up of according to the cell theory?

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One or more cells

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What is the basic unit of organization in living organisms?

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The cell

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Where do all cells come from?

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Living cells

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What do cells pass on to their daughter cells during cell division?

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Genetic material

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What does a compound light microscope use to magnify an object?

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A series of glass lenses

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What is the range of magnification for the most commonly used eyepieces in a compound light microscope?

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10X-15X

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How is the total visual magnification of a microscope derived?

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By multiplying the magnification values of the object and the eyepiece

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If you are using a 10X eyepiece and a 100X objective, what is the total visual magnification achieved?

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3000X