Amoeba Sisters Microscopes

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What is the purpose of using immersion oil at high magnification in a microscope?

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To increase resolution.

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What is the total magnification when using a high power objective lens and an eyepiece lens that magnifies 10 times?

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400 times.

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What can be visualized using a microscope to complement the study of mitosis?

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Cross section of an onion root tip.

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What term refers to the ability to distinguish between two objects in a microscope?

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Resolution.

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What should be done before putting away the microscope?

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Remove the slide, turn off the light, lower the stage, return the lowest power objective lens, unplug it, and wrap up the power cord.

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What is the definition of magnification in microscopy?

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The process of enlarging the appearance of an object.

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What is the difference between resolution and magnification?

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Resolution is the ability to distinguish two separate points, while magnification is the enlargement of an image.

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What is the function of the diaphragm in a microscope?

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To control the amount of light that reaches the specimen.

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What type of microscope uses visible light to observe specimens?

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Light microscope.

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What is the role of the objective lens in a microscope?

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To gather light from the specimen and focus it to create a magnified image.