Lab 2: microscopy

Question 1

what are the 3 factors that affect the quality of an image?

Answer 1

resolution, magnification, and contrast

Question 2

How do you calculate the actual size of an organism?

Answer 2

field diameter (x) fraction of field diameter that organism occupies.

Question 3

How do you determine the magnification of drawing?

Answer 3

Length in drawing (units)
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Actual length (units)