*Unit 3 Part 3: The Light Microscope Flashcards
Cells, Cell Transport, & Mitosis
1
Q
In a _____ microscope, light passes through _____ to produce an enlarged image of a specimen.
A
light; lenses
2
Q
Development of better technology like _____ and _____ microscopes show more detail so we can observe parts of the cells and cellular processess.
A
electron; scanning
3
Q
Magnification
A
Ability or make an object appear larger (zoom-in)
4
Q
Resolution
A
How clear the image is
5
Q
Eyepiece
A
Magnifies a specimen 10x by itself
6
Q
Objective
A
Magnifies by 4x, 10x, 20x, 40x, or 100x
7
Q
What is the formula for total magnification?
A
Eyepiece × Objection = Total Magnification
8
Q
What is the total magnification of 40x objective lens?
A
400x
(10×40=400)
9
Q
What is the total magnification of 4x objective lens?
A
40x
(10×4=40)
