Basics of Microscopes

How should you clean the lenses of a microscope?

• With lens paper
• With regular tissue

• With a cotton swab

• With a paper towel

Which of the following techniques is used to observe living organisms in fluids?

• Smear

• Sectioning

• Wet Mount

• Staining

Which type of microscope provides detailed 3D surface images of specimens?

• Compound Microscope

• Transmission Electron Microscope

• Dissecting Microscope

• Scanning Electron Microscope

What is the first step when focusing a microscope?

• Start with the highest magnification

• Adjust the diaphragm

• Start with the lowest magnification and use coarse adjustment

• Use fine adjustment only

Which of the following should you NOT do when handling a microscope?

• Only use lens paper for cleaning

• Carry with one hand

• Always store covered

• Be careful of cords