Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual, Loose Leaf Edition (12th Edition)
Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual, Loose Leaf Edition (12th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780135188996
Author: James G. Cappuccino, Chad T. Welsh
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 5E.2RQ

a.

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To determine: The purpose of the iris diaphragm.

Introduction: Microscope is an optical instrument that is used in visualizing objects that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. The three basic structures of the microscope are head or the body, the base, and the arm. The major components of the microscope are eyepiece, objective lenses, stage, condenser, iris diaphragm, and coarse focus.

b.

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To determine: The purpose of the coarse-adjustment knob.

c.

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To determine: The purpose of the fine-adjustment knob.

d.

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To determine: The purpose of a condenser.

e.

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To determine: The purpose of mechanical stage control.

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