Key Terms Flashcards
Legislation/Health and Safety
1
Q
Define the term ‘Calibration’
A
Adjusting or standardisingequipment to improve precision
2
Q
Define the term ‘Quality Control’
A
internal/external assessment (test) ensure accuracy of results
3
Q
Define the term ‘Venier Scale’
A
method to locate an organism/ artifact that is on a microscope slide
4
Q
Define the term ‘Condenser’
A
lens on a microscope
5
Q
Define the term ‘Rheostat’
A
light on a microscope
6
Q
Define the term ‘Sediment’
A
deposit layer
7
Q
Define the term ‘Supernatant’
A
fluid layer
8
Q
Define the term ‘RPM’
A
revolutions per minute
9
Q
Reagent Kits
A
chemicals that change colour when coming into contact with a substance
