1. Experiment Questions Microscope

2. Why place a cover slip on a slide when viewing under a microscope? To prevent drying out or to protect lens or easier to view or keeps cells in place

3. Microscope If the magnification of the eyepiece is X 10 and the magnification of the objective lens is X 40, what magnification results when a slide is viewed? X 400

4. Microscope In school, a light microscope is normally used to examine cells and tissues. Name a more powerful type of microscope that is used to show what cells are made of in much greater detail (cell ultrastructure). Electron microscope

5. Microscope For what purpose did you use a cover slip in the course of your practical activities? To examine a specimen / to reduce evaporation / to hold specimen in place / to protect lens

6. Microscope The objective lenses on a microscope are usually labelled 40X, 10X, and 4X. Which objective lens should you begin with when using the microscope? 4X / Low Power