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BIOS 255 LAB PRACTICAL EXAM 4 (Latest
Update ) Anatomy and
Physiology IV with Lab | Questions &
Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A –
Chamberlain

1. The function of the coarse adjustment knob is to:
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A. Bring specimen into approximate focus
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B. Precisely focus at high power
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C. Adjust light intensity
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D. Move the objective lens
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Correct Answer: A r. r.




Rationale: Coarse adjustment moves the stage rapidly to roughly
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focus the specimen.
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2. The fine adjustment knob is primarily used to:
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A. Sharpen the focus of the specimen
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B. Change magnification
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C. Adjust light intensity
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D. Move the slide
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Correct Answer: A r. r.




Rationale: Fine adjustment provides precise focusing after coarse
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adjustment.
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,3. The iris diaphragm of a microscope controls:
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A. Light intensity and contrast
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B. Magnification
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C. Slide position
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D. Lens cleaning
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Correct Answer: A r. r.




Rationale: Adjusting the iris diaphragm improves image clarity by
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controlling illumination.
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4. The revolving nosepiece allows the user to:
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A. Switch between objective lenses
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B. Move the stage
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C. Focus light
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D. Hold the slide in place
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Correct Answer: A r. r.




Rationale: Rotating the nosepiece allows selection of different
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magnifications.
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5. Oil immersion is necessary for:
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A. 1000x magnification
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B. 40x magnification
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C. 10x scanning lens
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D. 4x objective
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Correct Answer: A r. r.

,Rationale: Oil reduces light refraction at high magnifications to
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improve resolution.
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6. Wet mounts are used to:
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A. Observe live cell motility
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B. Perform Gram staining
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C. Stain bacterial capsules
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D. Identify endospores
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Correct Answer: A r. r.




Rationale: Wet mounts preserve live specimens for dynamic
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observation.
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7. Gram-positive bacteria retain:
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A. Crystal violet
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B. Safranin
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C. Methylene blue
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D. Malachite green
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Correct Answer: A r. r.




Rationale: Thick peptidoglycan traps the crystal violet-iodine
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complex.
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8. Gram-negative bacteria appear:
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A. Pink/red
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B. Purple
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C. Blue
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, D. Colorless
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Correct Answer: A r. r.




Rationale: Thin peptidoglycan loses the primary stain and takes up
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the counterstain.
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9. The purpose of a mordant in Gram staining is to:
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A. Fix the primary stain to the cell wall
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B. Decolorize bacteria
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C. Counterstain the cells
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D. Kill bacteria
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Correct Answer: A r. r.




Rationale: Iodine forms a complex with crystal violet, ensuring
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retention in Gram-positive cells.
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10. Decolorization in Gram staining is achieved using:
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A. Alcohol or acetone
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B. Crystal violet
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C. Safranin
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D. Methylene blue
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Correct Answer: A r. r.




Rationale: Removes the primary stain from Gram-negative
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bacteria.
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11. Endospores are stained using:
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