Microscope Quiz

What is the term used to describe the ability to distinguish between two objects in a microscope?

• Magnification

• Resolution

• Staining

• Interference

Which type of microscope is most ideal for visualizing the 3D surface of a specimen?

• Brightfield light microscope

• Phase-contrast microscope

• Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

• Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

What is the function of the diaphragm in a light microscope?

• To adjust the light level

• To move the stage up and down

• To focus the light on the specimen

• To magnify the image

Which knob is used to move the stage in larger increments for focusing in a microscope?

• Stage knobs

• Objective lens

• Fine focus knob

• Coarse focus knob

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

• 40 times

• 10 times

• 100 times

• 400 times

What should be used to clean the lens of a microscope?

• Wet wipes

• Lens paper

• Microfiber cloth

• Regular tissue

What should be done with the slide when you're done using the microscope?

• Lower the stage to its lowest position

• Remove it and clean it later

• Put it in the storage compartment

• Leave it on the stage

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

• To move the stage up and down

• To adjust the light level

• To focus the light on the specimen

• To increase resolution

What can be visualized by studying the cross section of an onion root tip under a microscope?

• Aquatic plant cells

• Stomata

• Mitosis

• Osmosis

What is the function of the stage clips in a microscope?

• To move the stage up and down

• To secure the slide on the stage

• To adjust the light level

• To clean the lens