Parts and its functions (microscopes)

Question 1

Arm

Answer 1

Is used to support the microscope when carried.

Question 2

Stage clips

Answer 2

holds slides in place

Question 3

fine adjustment knob

Answer 3

moves the stage slightly to sharpen image.

Question 4

ocular lens

Answer 4

you look through to see the specimen

Question 5

Diaphragm

Answer 5

Is used to control the amount of light on the specimen

Question 6

Base

Answer 6

supports the microscope

Question 7

stage

Answer 7

supports the slide being viewed

Question 8

objective lenses

Answer 8

magnification ranges form 4x, 10x, 40x

Question 9

light source

Answer 9

projects light upwards through the diaphragm, the specimen, and the lenses

Question 10

coarse adjustment knob

Answer 10

moves the stage up and down for focusing

Question 11

revolving nosepiece

Answer 11

hold the lenses, that rotate to change magnification.

Question 12

cell theory

Answer 12

two main ideas

• all living things are compose of one or more cells
• all new cells are made from cells that already exist.

Question 13

characteristics of all living things

Answer 13

all composed of cells, all reproduce/grow, need energy, respond to the environment, lifespan, produce waste.