Microscopy in Microbiology
Biology ⇒ Microorganisms and Microbiology
Microscopy in Microbiology starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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A student is using a microscope with a 15x eyepiece and a 10x objective lens. What is the total magnification?
A student observes a bacterial cell under a microscope using a 10x eyepiece and a 40x objective lens. What is the total magnification?
Describe one reason why proper handling of a microscope is important.
Describe one safety precaution to follow when using a microscope.
Describe the main difference between a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and a transmission electron microscope (TEM).
Explain the difference between magnification and resolution in microscopy.
Explain why it is important to start focusing with the lowest power objective lens.
Explain why oil immersion is used with the 100x objective lens in light microscopy.
Name one advantage of using a compound light microscope over an electron microscope.
What is the function of the stage clips on a microscope?
What is the main purpose of using immersion oil with certain objective lenses?
What is the maximum magnification typically achievable with a compound light microscope?
What is the purpose of staining specimens in microscopy?
