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Quiz: Using a Light Microscope

AQA GCSE Biology (8461)

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Building on what you've learned about cells and their structures, let's test your knowledge of using a light microscope!

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What is the main purpose of a light microscope?

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The {{blank0}} controls how much light passes through the sample on a microscope slide.

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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 steps to prepare a microscope slide? (Select all that apply)

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Which part of the microscope adjusts the magnification?

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If a microscope's eyepiece lens magnifies by 10× and the objective lens magnifies by 40×, what is the total magnification?

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The {{blank0}} should be adjusted to bring the sample into focus when using a light microscope.

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

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Which magnification level would show the most detail?

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Which of the following are limitations of using a light microscope? (Select all that apply)

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