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Quiz: Using a Light Microscope and Drawing Cells (Required Practical)

WJEC GCSE in BIOLOGY specification

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Building on what you've learned about cells, let's test your knowledge of using a light microscope and drawing cells. This practical skill helps us observe and understand cell structures!

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Which part of the microscope is used to adjust the focus and make the image clearer?

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Which of the following are essential steps when preparing a slide for viewing under a light microscope? (Select all that apply)

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The {{blank0}} is the part of the microscope that you look through to see the specimen, and it usually has a magnification of {{blank1}}.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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What is the total magnification of a microscope with a 40x objective lens and a 10x eyepiece?

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Why should you always start with the lowest power objective lens when using a light microscope?

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Which of the following are important when drawing cells observed under a microscope? (Select all that apply)

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When increasing magnification, the field of view becomes {{blank0}}, and you can see {{blank1}} detail.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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What is the correct way to carry a light microscope?

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