Microspcope Use And Firsthand Investigation

Question 1

What is the primary function of a microscope?

Answer 1

To magnify small objects that are not visible to the naked eye.

Question 2

True or False: A compound microscope uses two or more lenses to magnify an object.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The part of the microscope that holds the slides is called the _______.

Answer 3

stage

Question 4

What is the purpose of the coarse adjustment knob on a microscope?

Answer 4

To bring the specimen into general focus.

Question 5

Which type of microscope is best suited for viewing living cells?

Answer 5

Light microscope

Question 6

Multiple choice: What is the typical magnification range of a light microscope? A) 100x B) 1000x C) 10000x

Answer 6

B) 1000x

Question 7

What is the role of the diaphragm in a microscope?

Answer 7

To control the amount of light that reaches the specimen.

Question 8

True or False: Electron microscopes can provide higher resolution than light microscopes.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the difference between transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM)?

Answer 9

TEM provides detailed images of the internal structure of specimens, while SEM provides 3D images of the surface.

Question 10

Short answer: Name one common application of microscopy in biological research.

Answer 10

Studying cell structure and function.