Microscope Flashcards
1
Q
What does the eyepiece do? (Microscope)
A
It’s what you look through
2
Q
What does the focus control do? (Microscope)
A
It controls the height and focus of the image.
3
Q
What do the objective lenses do? (Microscope)
A
They control the magnification of the image.
4
Q
What do the stage and clips do? (Microscope)
A
They hold the sample in place
5
Q
What is the mirror used for?
A
It is for focusing light on the sample.
6
Q
What are the steps in sampling an onion?
A
Place a layer of onion on a slide
Add iodine using a pipette
Carefully place a cover slip on top
View cells under a microscope
7
Q
What are the steps for sampling cheek cells?
A
- Use a swab to extract cheek cells from your mouth
- Transfer cells to a slide
- Place swab in disinfectant
- Add methylene blue to the slide using a pipette
- Carefully place a cover slip
- View cells under a microscope
8
Q
Why are dyes used in microscopy?
A
They are used to be able to see the cell components.
