Chapter 2 - Lab Microscope Flashcards
1
Q
Ocular
A
eye piece
2
Q
4x is used for
A
scanning to locate specimen
3
Q
Low power magnification used to view whole or large portions of a specimen
A
10x
4
Q
High power used to see small, detailed parts of specimen
A
40x or 43x
5
Q
oil immersion is what magnification?
A
100x
6
Q
What is 100x used for?
A
oil immersion to view small specimens such as bacteria.
7
Q
what does the x stand for in the magnifcation? 4x, 10x, 40x, 100x
A
times 10
8
Q
Degree of magnificaiton
A
the total amount of magnification that is used to view the specimen. Ex: 4x = 40x 10x = 100 40x =400 100x = 1000
9
Q
Parfocal
A
when the microscope is always in focus. Even when you switch magnifications.
10
Q
How do you carry an microscope?
A
by the arm and base
