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Quiz: Using a Light Microscope and Drawing Cells

WJEC GCSE in BIOLOGY specification

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Building on what you've learned about animal and plant cells, let's test your knowledge about using a light microscope and drawing cells!

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Which part of the light microscope adjusts the amount of light reaching the slide?

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Which of the following are steps for preparing a microscope slide? (Select all that apply)

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The {{blank0}} lens is used first at low magnification to focus on the specimen, while the {{blank1}} lens provides higher magnification for detailed observation.

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

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What stain is commonly used to make the nucleus visible in plant and animal cells?

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If the eyepiece lens has a magnification of 10× and the objective lens has a magnification of 40×, what is the total magnification?

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

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Which of the following are features of a good biological drawing? (Select all that apply)

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When using a microscope, always start with the {{blank0}} focus knob and the {{blank1}} magnification lens.

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Why should air bubbles be avoided when preparing a slide?

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