*Unit 3 Part 3: The Light Microscope

Question 1

In a _____ microscope, light passes through _____ to produce an enlarged image of a specimen.

Answer 1

light; lenses

Question 2

Development of better technology like _____ and _____ microscopes show more detail so we can observe parts of the cells and cellular processess.

Answer 2

electron; scanning

Question 3

Magnification

Answer 3

Ability or make an object appear larger (zoom-in)

Question 4

Resolution

Answer 4

How clear the image is

Question 5

Eyepiece

Answer 5

Magnifies a specimen 10x by itself

Question 6

Objective

Answer 6

Magnifies by 4x, 10x, 20x, 40x, or 100x

Question 7

What is the formula for total magnification?

Answer 7

Eyepiece × Objection = Total Magnification

Question 8

What is the total magnification of 40x objective lens?

Answer 8

400x
(10×40=400)

Question 9

What is the total magnification of 4x objective lens?

Answer 9

40x
(10×4=40)