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Core Practical: Drawing specimen from microscope
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What is the total magnification with a 10x eyepiece and 40x objective lens?

400x

Why should stain be added to transparent specimens?

To make them easier to see

Which objective lens should be selected first when viewing a specimen?

Lowest-powered

What does resolution mean in microscopy?

Distinguishing 2 close points

What drawing technique should be used for microscope diagrams?

Smooth lines without shading

What is the purpose of an eyepiece graticule?

To measure specimen size

What is a stage micrometer used for?

Calibrating the graticule

A cell spans 4 graticule divisions. If 1 division = 10 µm, what is the cell size?

40μm40 \, \mu\text{m}

What is the dependent variable when observing specimens?

Size of cells observed

Why must care be taken when handling slides and coverslips?

They are fragile and can cut you

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