Pre Assessment (Cells)

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What is the function of the stage in a microscope?

Back

The stage is the flat platform where the slide is placed for observation.

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

Back

The objective lens is used to magnify the specimen being observed.

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What does the fine adjustment knob do?

Back

The fine adjustment knob is used to make small adjustments to focus the image clearly.

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What is the role of the coarse adjustment knob?

Back

The coarse adjustment knob is used to move the stage up and down quickly to bring the specimen into general focus.

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What is a vacuole?

Back

A vacuole is a membrane-bound organelle in a cell that stores substances such as water, nutrients, or waste.

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What is one basic function of vacuoles?

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One basic function of vacuoles is storing water.

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What is the diaphragm in a microscope?

Back

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

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What is the purpose of the mirror in a microscope?

Back

The mirror reflects light into the microscope to illuminate 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 of the specimen.

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What is the nosepiece in a microscope?

Back

The nosepiece holds the objective lenses and can be rotated to switch between them.