Multiple Choice
Which type of light microscopy is commonly used to visualize stained specimens?
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9. Microscopes
Introduction to Light Microscopy
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Which component of a light microscope is primarily responsible for focusing light onto the specimen?
A
Condenser
B
Ocular lens
C
Stage
D
Coarse adjustment knob
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Understand the basic components of a light microscope and their functions.
Identify the role of the ocular lens, which is to magnify the image formed by the objective lens.
Recognize that the stage is the platform where the specimen slide is placed for observation.
Know that the coarse adjustment knob is used to bring the specimen into general focus by moving the stage or objective lens up and down.
Learn that the condenser is the component responsible for focusing and directing light onto the specimen to enhance illumination and clarity.
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