Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 3 - Microscopy and Staining - Self Quiz - Page 76: 20

Answer

(a) Ocular lens - provides the secondary magnification of the specimen and it is the lens near the eyes. (b) Arm - gives support to the upper part of the microscope; (c) Focus adjustment control- allows the focusing of lens to the specimen. (d) Light source (illuminator) - illuminates the specimen. (e) Iris diaphragam and condenser lens - controls illumination and focuses light onto the specimen. (f) Stage- gives support to the specimen. (g) Objectives lens - provides primary magnification and the lens near the specimen.

Work Step by Step

(a) Ocular lens - provides the secondary magnification of the specimen and it is the lens near the eyes. (b) Arm - gives support to the upper part of the microscope; (c) Focus adjustment control- allows the focusing of lens to the specimen. (d) Light source (illuminator) - illuminates the specimen. (e) Iris diaphragam and condenser lens - controls illumination and focuses light onto the specimen. (f) Stage- gives support to the specimen. (g) Objectives lens - provides primary magnification and the lens near the specimen.
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