Microscopic Examination of Organisms

Why do you use oil on the slide to be examined with the oil-immersion objective?

Based on your activity, what is the most commonly used objective in studying microbes?

Explain why the body tube of the microscope should not be lowered while looking through the ocular lens.

Identify the functions of the following components of the microscope when viewing specimen: a. Iris diaphragm –

Identify the functions of the following components of the microscope when viewing specimen: b. Coarse adjustment knob –

Identify the functions of the following components of the microscope when viewing specimen: c. Fine adjustment knob –

Identify the functions of the following components of the microscope when viewing specimen: d. Mechanical stage control –