Quiz 1

Question 1

Why should long hair be tied back in this lab?

Answer 1

Long hair should be tied back so it doesn’t catch fire.

Question 2

Where should broken glass be placed in this lab?

Answer 2

Broken glass should only be placed in the container specifically for glass.

Question 3

Where should contaminated materials be placed in the lab?

Answer 3

Contaminated materials should be put in the red container to be autoclaved.

Question 4

Name the 3 sets of lenses found on the compound light microscope and their function.

Answer 4

Ocular lens: The eyepeice used to view the slide (x10 magnification)

Objective: Used for magnification

Condenser: Focuses light into a cone to maximize numerical aperature, does not contribute to magnification, located under the stage.

Question 5

Parfocal

Answer 5

A microscope that maintains focus when the objective magnification is increased

Question 6

How can you adjust the amount of light coming through your slide?

Answer 6

The light is adjusted using the iris (aperture) or the on/off switch.

Question 7

When should the coarse adjustment knob be used?

Answer 7

With the 4X objective