*Unit 3 Part 3: The Light Microscope Flashcards

Cells, Cell Transport, & Mitosis

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1
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In a _____ microscope, light passes through _____ to produce an enlarged image of a specimen.

A

light; lenses

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Development of better technology like _____ and _____ microscopes show more detail so we can observe parts of the cells and cellular processess.

A

electron; scanning

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3
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Magnification

A

Ability or make an object appear larger (zoom-in)

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4
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Resolution

A

How clear the image is

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Eyepiece

A

Magnifies a specimen 10x by itself

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Objective

A

Magnifies by 4x, 10x, 20x, 40x, or 100x

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What is the formula for total magnification?

A

Eyepiece × Objection = Total Magnification

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What is the total magnification of 40x objective lens?

A

400x
(10×40=400)

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What is the total magnification of 4x objective lens?

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40x
(10×4=40)

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