Microscopes Quiz

What is the total magnification when using a 10x eyepiece and a 43x objective lens?

• 230x

• 330x

• 530x

• 430x

Which knob should be used first to focus the image?

• Staining

• Coarse adjustment

• Fine adjustment

• Diaphragm

What does staining do to the specimen?

• Makes it smaller

• Makes it invisible

• Makes it more visible

• Makes it blurry

What happens to the image when using the high power objective lens?

• Darker, magnifies more

• Brighter, magnifies less

• Upside down/backwards

• Larger field of view

What is the estimated size of a cell in micrometers?

• 3.5 mm

• 0.5 mm

• 1.5 mm

• 2.5 mm

What is the independent variable in the graph?

• Water temperature (°C)

• Eyepiece

• Time (e)

• Waler temperature (°C)

What type of graph should be used to represent the data?

• Bar graph

• Line graph

• Pie chart

• Scatter plot

What should be used to prevent air bubbles when lowering the coverslip?

• Salt water

• Stain

• Distilled water

• Paper towel

How should the data points be connected on the graph?

• Do not connect them

• Connect only to 0

• Connect to the highest value

• Connect beyond the data points

What should be used to adjust the light on the microscope?

• Staining

• Diaphragm

• Fine adjustment

• Coarse adjustment