Microscope required practical

Question 1

What is the process of the microscope required practical?

Answer 1

Rotate the objective lenses so that the low power is selected

Turn the coarse focus so that the stage is as close to the objective lens as possible

Place the microscope slide in the centre of the stage, where the light passes through

Focus the slide towards you by turning the coarse focus adjustment

Draw a low power image or record a digital image of what you see. Then, rotate the objectives so that the high power objective is selected

Bring the slide back into focus using the fine focus adjustment

Question 2

Risks of the microscope required practical?

Answer 2

Care must be taken when looking down the microscope if the illumination is too bright.

Care must be taken when using microscope stains.

Care must be taken when handling coverslips and microscope slides.