Microscope Basics

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What type of cell has a nucleus?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not.

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What contains genetic material such as DNA?

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Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes contain genetic material such as DNA.

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What is the highest total magnification of a microscope with an ocular magnification of 10 and a high power objective magnification of 40?

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The highest total magnification is 400x (10 x 40).

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

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As magnification increases, the field of view decreases.

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This cell is a(n)

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Eukaryote.

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What is the definition of a prokaryotic cell?

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A prokaryotic cell is a simple, unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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What is the definition of a eukaryotic cell?

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A eukaryotic cell is a complex cell that contains a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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

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The ocular lens magnifies the image of the specimen for viewing.

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

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The objective lens further magnifies the image of the specimen.

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What is total magnification in microscopy?

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Total magnification is calculated by multiplying the magnification of the ocular lens by the magnification of the objective lens.