Microscope

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What is the main function of the light source in a microscope?

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The light source shines light through the specimen, making it visible.

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Who was the first person to observe microorganisms in pond scum?

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek.

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What is Anton van Leeuwenhoek known as?

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The Father of Microbiology.

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What are objective lenses used for in a microscope?

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Objective lenses are used to change the magnification of the specimen.

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What part of a microscope is responsible for focusing an image?

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The lens.

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What is the purpose of the diaphragm in a microscope?

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The diaphragm controls the amount of light that reaches the specimen.

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What is the eyepiece in a microscope?

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The eyepiece is the lens you look through to see the magnified image.

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What does the body tube do in a microscope?

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The body tube holds the eyepiece and connects it to the objective lenses.

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What is the stage of a microscope?

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The stage is the platform where the slide with the specimen is placed.

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Who coined the term 'cell' after observing cork under a microscope?

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Robert Hooke.