Microscope Basics Flashcard

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What is the main reason for staining specimens when using a microscope?

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To enhance contrast and visibility.

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When you increase the magnification on a microscope, what happens to the field of view?

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It decreases.

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Which tool is used to transfer a small amount of liquid onto a slide?

Back

Pipette.

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What is the purpose of lowering the coverslip onto the slide from a 45-degree angle?

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To avoid trapping air bubbles under the coverslip.

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Where is the diaphragm typically located on a compound microscope?

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Below the stage.

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What is the function of the objective lenses on a microscope?

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To magnify the specimen.

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What is the eyepiece of a microscope?

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The lens you look through to see the specimen.

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What is the purpose of the stage on a microscope?

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To hold the slide in place.

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What does the term 'resolution' refer to in microscopy?

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The ability to distinguish two close objects as separate.

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What is the role of the light source in a microscope?

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To illuminate the specimen for better visibility.