Microscope Quiz

What is the term used to describe the ability to distinguish between two objects in a microscope?

• Magnification

• Staining

• Resolution

• Interference

Which type of microscope is most ideal for visualizing the 3D surface of a specimen?

• Brightfield light microscope

• Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

• Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

• Phase-contrast microscope

What is the function of the diaphragm in a light microscope?

• To adjust the light level

• To adjust the resolution

• To focus the light on the specimen

• To magnify the image

Which knob is used to move the stage up or down dramatically in a microscope?

• Objective lens

• Coarse focus knob

• Stage knobs

• Fine focus knob

What is the total magnification when using a scanning objective lens with an eyepiece lens that magnifies 10 times?

• 400 times

• 200 times

• 100 times

• 40 times

What should be used to clean the lens of a microscope?

• Lens paper

• Regular tissue

• Microfiber cloth

• Wet wipes

What should be done before putting away the microscope?

• Remove the slide and turn off the light

• All of the above

• Lower the stage to its lowest position and cover the microscope

• Unplug the microscope and wrap up the power cord

What is the main message conveyed by the Amoeba Sisters at the end of the text?

• To be cautious while using microscopes to avoid accidents

• To stay curious and explore the world through microscopes

• To avoid using microscopes without supervision

• To focus on studying life science without using microscopes

Which is the correct way to determine the total magnification?

• Add the eyepiece magnification and the objective magnification together.

• Multiply the eyepiece magnification and the objective magnification.

• Subtract the eyepiece magnification from the objective magnification.

• Use only the objective magnification.

Creating a wet mount slide involves the following:

• water, pipette, microscope slide, coverslip

• oil, pipette, coverslip, microscope slide

• water, microscope slide

• water, pipette, coverslip