Microscope Basics

Front

What type of cell has a nucleus?

Back

Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

Front

What happens to your field of view as you increase magnification?

Back

The field of view decreases as magnification increases.

Front

How does a letter 'e' appear under a microscope when placed in the proper orientation?

Back

The letter 'e' appears inverted and reversed when viewed through a microscope.

Front

What type of cell is characterized by the absence of a nucleus?

Back

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus.

Front

What is the formula to calculate total magnification in a microscope?

Back

Total magnification = ocular magnification x objective magnification.

Front

If a microscope has an ocular magnification of 10x and a high power objective of 40x, what is the total magnification?

Back

The total magnification is 400x.

Front

What is the primary function of a microscope?

Back

The primary function of a microscope is to magnify small objects to make them visible.

Front

What are the two main types of cells?

Back

The two main types of cells are prokaryotic and eukaryotic.

Front

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

Back

The ocular lens, or eyepiece, magnifies the image produced by the objective lens.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do.