Microscopes and Cell Theory Quiz

Which of the following microscopes is the oldest according to the image?

• British Microscope (circa 1865)

• Hand-Held Microscope (circa early 1700s)

• Leeuwenhoek Microscope (circa late 1600s)

• ZEISS Primo Star Microscope (circa 2010)

Which microscope in the image is from the 20th century?

• Leeuwenhoek Microscope (circa late 1600s)

• British Microscope (circa 1865)

• Winkel-ZEISS Dissecting Microscope (circa 1927)

• ZEISS Primo Star Microscope (circa 2010)

What are all living organisms made up of according to the cell theory?

• Single cells only

• Multiple cells only

• One or more cells

• Non-cellular structures

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What is the basic unit of organization in living organisms?

• The atom

• The molecule

• The organ

• The cell

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Where do all cells come from?

• Non-living matter

• Spontaneous generation

• Living cells

• External environment

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What do cells pass on to their daughter cells during cell division?

• Nutrients

• Energy

• Genetic material

• Waste products

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What does a compound light microscope use to magnify an object?

• A single glass lens

• A series of glass lenses

• Plastic lenses

• Digital magnification

What is the range of magnification for the most commonly used eyepieces in a compound light microscope?

• 5X-30X

• 10X-15X

• 20X-50X

• 100X-150X

How is the total visual magnification of a microscope derived?

• By adding the magnification values of the object and the eyepiece

• By dividing the magnification values of the object by the eyepiece

• By multiplying the magnification values of the object and the eyepiece

• By subtracting the magnification values of the eyepiece from the object

If you are using a 10X eyepiece and a 100X objective, what is the total visual magnification achieved?

• 1000X

• 110X

• 3000X

• 100X