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2.1 Cell Discovery and Theory Quiz

Quiz by Maya Serhan

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  • Q1
    1. When looking at a specimen on your slide, you should always start with the
    high objective lens
    medium objective lens
    low objective lens
    blank objective lens
    60s
  • Q2
    2. You can find total magnification by which of the following methods?
    adding the eyepiece and the objective lens
    multiplying the eyepiece and the objective lens
    adding the eyepiece and all of the objective lenses
    multiplying the eyepiece and all of the objective lenses
    60s
  • Q3
    3. Find total magnification for: Eyepiece = 10X Objective lens = 40X
    20X
    400X
    50X
    40X
    60s
  • Q4
    4. What is number 15?
    Question Image
    light source
    coarse adjustment knob
    base
    fine adjustment knob
    60s
  • Q5
    5. What is number 19?
    Question Image
    fine adjustment knob
    light source
    coarse adjustment knob
    diaphragm
    60s
  • Q6
    6. What is the function of stage clips?
    To adjust the focus
    To move the objectives
    To keep the slide secure
    To look through
    60s
  • Q7
    7. Which of the below is NOT a principle of the cell theory?
    All living cells are composed of single cells
    Cells arise from previously existing cells
    Cells pass on copies of their genetic material to daughter cells
    Cells are the basic unit of structure and organization of all living organisms
    60s
  • Q8
    8. Which of the below is used to see an image on a compound microscope?
    light
    heat
    color
    electrons
    60s
  • Q9
    9. Which type of microscope would you use to view details of a living small water flea in pond water?
    Scanning tunneling electron microscope
    Transmission electron microscope
    Scanning electron microscope
    Light microscope
    60s
  • Q10
    10. What is the maximum magnification of a light microscope?
    10,000X
    1000X
    500,000X
    40X
    60s
  • Q11
    11. The image is showing a very small deep sea creature. What type of microscope would have been used to create the image?
    Question Image
    light microscope
    transmission electron microscope
    scanning electron microscope
    60s

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