Microscopy Study Test Questions &
Answers
Microscopy ANSWERSThe use of a tool called a microscope to study the details of objects
Image ANSWERSWhat you see when you use a microscope to observe
Field of view ANSWERSThe area of the objects visible through the microscope
Micrograph ANSWERSA photograph taken of the image produced by a microscope
Magnification ANSWERSThe ratio of the image size to the actual object size "the apparent
increase in size of the object"
Magnifying power ANSWERSThe number of times the image appears larger than the object
actually is
Micrometer ANSWERSUnit many microscopic objects: such as cells
=0.000001 meter
Resolution ANSWERSThe ability of a microscope to show two points that are very close together
as separate distinct points
Specimen ANSWERSScientific term for any object under observation
Temporary wet mount ANSWERS-uses a liquid medium
, -made for temporary use
-discarded after viewing
Permanently prepared mount ANSWERS-coverslip glued in place
-can be used over and over again
Fixation ANSWERSProcess chemically "fixes" cells so remain preserved in original state and
intact while cutting
Embedding ANSWERSWax or plastic holds the specimen in place and supports the material so it
can be sliced without being squished
Sectioning ANSWERSProcess results in sections that are thin enough for light to pass through
Mictrotome ANSWERSA tool used to cut thin sections of tissues or organs to
Staining ANSWERSVarious stains are taken up by different cell parts allowing detail to be seen
Biological stains ANSWERSStain usually results in death of cells or microorganisms
Vital stains ANSWERSStains do not kill cells or microorganisms
Metal stains ANSWERSStain used on specimens for viewing with electron microscope
Optical microscopes ANSWERS-use light and glass lenses to produce magnification and increase
resolution
-depend on fact that light rays bend when they pass from one transparent medium into another
Answers
Microscopy ANSWERSThe use of a tool called a microscope to study the details of objects
Image ANSWERSWhat you see when you use a microscope to observe
Field of view ANSWERSThe area of the objects visible through the microscope
Micrograph ANSWERSA photograph taken of the image produced by a microscope
Magnification ANSWERSThe ratio of the image size to the actual object size "the apparent
increase in size of the object"
Magnifying power ANSWERSThe number of times the image appears larger than the object
actually is
Micrometer ANSWERSUnit many microscopic objects: such as cells
=0.000001 meter
Resolution ANSWERSThe ability of a microscope to show two points that are very close together
as separate distinct points
Specimen ANSWERSScientific term for any object under observation
Temporary wet mount ANSWERS-uses a liquid medium
, -made for temporary use
-discarded after viewing
Permanently prepared mount ANSWERS-coverslip glued in place
-can be used over and over again
Fixation ANSWERSProcess chemically "fixes" cells so remain preserved in original state and
intact while cutting
Embedding ANSWERSWax or plastic holds the specimen in place and supports the material so it
can be sliced without being squished
Sectioning ANSWERSProcess results in sections that are thin enough for light to pass through
Mictrotome ANSWERSA tool used to cut thin sections of tissues or organs to
Staining ANSWERSVarious stains are taken up by different cell parts allowing detail to be seen
Biological stains ANSWERSStain usually results in death of cells or microorganisms
Vital stains ANSWERSStains do not kill cells or microorganisms
Metal stains ANSWERSStain used on specimens for viewing with electron microscope
Optical microscopes ANSWERS-use light and glass lenses to produce magnification and increase
resolution
-depend on fact that light rays bend when they pass from one transparent medium into another
