Reyes 1st flashcard

Front

What is a microscope?

Back

An instrument that makes small objects appear larger.

Front

True or False: You use the fine adjustment knob to move the stage up to focus on the specimen.

Back

False

Front

What theory proposes that microorganisms are the cause of many diseases?

Back

Germ Theory of Disease.

Front

If you move the slide left while viewing, in which direction will it appear to move?

Back

Right.

Front

What discovery by Watson and Crick revealed the molecular structure of heredity?

Back

Structure of DNA.

Front

What is the function of the fine adjustment knob on a microscope?

Back

To sharpen the focus of the specimen.

Front

What is the purpose of the stage on a microscope?

Back

To hold the slide containing the specimen.

Front

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

Back

To magnify the specimen.

Front

What is the difference between the coarse and fine adjustment knobs?

Back

Coarse adjustment moves the stage quickly for initial focus; fine adjustment sharpens the focus.

Front

What is the significance of the Germ Theory of Disease?

Back

It established that many diseases are caused by microorganisms.