1
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Resolution
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The ability to distinguish small objects close together
2
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Magnification
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An enlarged image of an object
3
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Contrast
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The difference in color intensity between an object and its background
4
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Compound Microscope
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A microscope that forms an image using two or more lenses
5
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Ocular lens
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A lens on a bright-field microscope that’s near where you put your eyes
6
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Objective Lens
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The lenses on a bright-field microscope that are near where the same is
7
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Condenser
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A part of a bright-field microscope that collects and directs light and is under the sample
8
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Total magnification
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The product of the magnification of the ocular lens and the objective lens
9
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Limitations of bright-field microscopy
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- Can only resolve a 0.2 um distance between objects, so viruses can’t be seen
- Most cells appear colorless, and staining kills cells
- Runs into issues with refraction of light, so you need immersion oil
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