Microscopes & Cell Theory Review

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What is the base of a microscope used for?

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The base provides stability and support for the microscope.

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What is the arm of a microscope?

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The arm is the part of the microscope that connects the base to the head and is used for carrying the microscope.

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What is Cell Theory?

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Cell Theory states that all living things are made of cells, cells come from other cells, and cells are the smallest unit of life.

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Who proposed that all animals are made of cells?

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Theodor Schwann proposed that all animals are made of cells.

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Who was the first scientist to observe cells and what did he look at?

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Robert Hooke was the first scientist to observe cells, and he looked at a cork.

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What are the three main components of Cell Theory?

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1. All living things are made of cells. 2. Cells are the basic unit of life. 3. All cells come from pre-existing cells.

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What is the function of the eyepiece in a microscope?

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The eyepiece is the lens through which the viewer looks to see the magnified image.

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What is the purpose of the stage on a microscope?

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The stage is the platform where the slide is placed for observation.

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What is the role of the diaphragm in a microscope?

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The diaphragm controls the amount of light that reaches the specimen.

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What is magnification in the context of microscopes?

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Magnification is the process of enlarging the appearance of an object.