Microscopes

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What is the function of the body tube in a microscope?

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The body tube connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses and ensures that light travels through the microscope.

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What is the purpose of the coarse adjustment knob?

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The coarse adjustment knob is used to make large adjustments to the focus of the microscope.

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What is the purpose of the fine adjustment knob?

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The fine adjustment knob is used to make small adjustments to the focus of the microscope for clearer images.

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What surrounds every cell?

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The cell membrane surrounds every cell, providing structure and regulating what enters and exits the cell.

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What is the nucleus of a cell?

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The nucleus is the dark circle in the cell that contains the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls its activities.

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What is the eyepiece of a microscope?

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The eyepiece is the lens you look through at the top of the microscope, usually with a magnification of 10x.

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What are objective lenses in a microscope?

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Objective lenses are the lenses closest to the specimen, providing different levels of magnification (e.g., 4x, 10x, 40x).

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What is the stage of a microscope?

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The stage is the flat platform where the slide is placed for viewing under the microscope.

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What is the light source in a microscope?

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The light source illuminates the specimen, making it easier to see through the lenses.

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What is the function of the diaphragm in a microscope?

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The diaphragm controls the amount of light that reaches the specimen, allowing for better contrast and visibility.