Microscope Quiz

What is a simple microscope composed of?

• Two lenses

• One lens

• Three lenses

• Four lenses

Which Scientists identified that cells are the fundamental building blocks of all organisms?
(Hint, he looked at cork)

• Galileo Galilei

• Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

• Zacharias Janssen

• Robert Hooke

Which component of the modern compound light microscope is labeled 'J'?

• Coarse focus knob

• Fine focus knob

• Stage

• Light source

Which component of the modern compound light microscope is labeled 'D'?

• Stage clips

• Objective lens

• Eyepiece

• Coarse focus knob

What is the device (A) to which objective lenses are attached?

• Revolving nosepiece

• Stage

• Diaphragm

• Lamp or Mirror

What type of lenses (B) provide low, medium, and high powered magnification?

• Eyepiece

• Objective lenses

• Stage slide holders

• Diaphragm

What are stage slide holders (C) used for?

• Holding the body tube

• Supporting the stage

• Holding slides in place

• Controlling light

What is attached to the foot and supports the body tube?
Structure G.

• Arm

• Base

• Stage

• Diaphragm

What is the total magnification of a lens called?

• Resolution

• Power

• Clarity

• Focus

What is the typical magnification of an ocular lens?

• 5x

• 10x

• 15x

• 20x