Amoeba Sisters Video Recap: Microscopes
1. Explain why both magnification
and resolution are important in order
to see a microscopic organism.
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2. How are electron microscopes
different from light microscopes and
how is their ability to observe a
specimen different?
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3. What are two different types of
electron microscopes and how might
their ability to observe a specimen be
different?
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4. Label the below objective lenses.
Assuming a 10X eyepiece (ocular
lens), can you give the total
magnification when using the above
objective lenses?
Scanning Objective x Eyepiece
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Low Power Objective x Eyepiece:
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High Power Objective x Eyepiece:
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For the following tip, explain the reasoning for why it should be followed.
It’s important to be aware that many slides and coverslips are made of glass.
5. Reasoning:
For the following tip, explain the reasoning for why it should be followed.
When using a light microscope, focus the specimen with the scanning objective
lens first.
6. Reasoning:
For the following tip, explain the reasoning for why it should be followed.
As you move up to the high power objective lens, avoid using the coarse focus
knob.
7. Reasoning:
