Total Magnification - correct answer stake the power of the objective (4X, 10X, 40x) and multiply by the
power of the eyepiece, usually 10X.
4x - correct answers Scanning lens
10x - correct answers low power lens
40x - correct answers high power dry lens
100x - correct answers High power oil immersion lens. Oil must be used to focus properly.
Condenser - correct answers used to stage clamp.
adjust both intensity and contrast of light. Aperture lever located on front adjusts contrast
Ocular - correct answers moves left/right to adjust interpupillary
distance- use scale located between eyepieces NOTE: left eyepiece rotates in/out to compensate for
vision irregularities. Normally set to 0 on
scale. 10x magnification.
Binocular Tube - correct answers swivels to permit eyepiece housing
to rotate. Slightly loosen screw to rotate. Lock screw securely.
Stage Adjustment knobs - correct answers Knobs move stage clamp left/right, north/south. Position
specimen centered on light source. Specimen is
clipped into place by
CONDENSER- used to stage clamp.
, Lamp Intensity Dial - correct answers used to adjust light intensity. Normally set between 8-10.
Arm - correct answersthis part on the side of the microscope is used to support it when it is carried
Base - correct answerssupports microscope
and is used to carry instrument
Coarse Focus Knob - correct answersmoves stage
height in large increments. Used only for finding and
initially focusing on specimen using low power
lenses only. Do not use with 40x and 100x lenses!
Fine Adjustment knob - correct answersmoves stage
height in fine increments. Used with low power
lenses for final focus. Must be used when using 40x
& 100x lenses
Explain how to clean and care for microscope - correct answers
Explain how to focus the microscope - correct answers
Hemolysis of Sheep's Blood Agar
- Alpha hemolysis of S. oralis - correct answers
Hemolysis of Sheep's Blood Agar
- beta-hemolysis of S. pyogenes - correct answers