Cellular Microscopy Techniques
Biology ⇒ Cell Biology
Cellular Microscopy Techniques starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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A student observes a cell under a microscope using a 10x eyepiece and a 40x objective lens. What is the total magnification?
Describe one difference between a compound microscope and a dissecting microscope.
Describe one reason why staining is used in light microscopy.
Describe the main difference between bright-field and dark-field microscopy.
Explain why coverslips are used when preparing slides for light microscopy.
Explain why electron microscopes cannot be used to view living cells.
Explain why it is important to start with the lowest power objective lens when focusing a microscope.
What is the function of the fine adjustment knob on a microscope?
What is the main advantage of using a transmission electron microscope (TEM) over a light microscope?
What is the main purpose of using immersion oil with high-power objective lenses?
