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They invented the compound microscope in the late 16th century
Hans and Zacharias Janssen
He is the father of microbiology
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
The most common microscope used in science laboratories is the ___________.
Compound Microscope
A compound microscope that has only one ocular lens or eyepiece
Monocular Microscope
A compound microscope that has two ocular lenses is called _________
Binocular Microscope
A type of objective lens with a magnification power of 4x
Scanner/ Scanning Objective
A type of objective lens with a magnification power of 10x
Low Power Objective
A type of objective lens with a magnification power of 40x
High Power Objective
A type of objective lens with a magnification power of 100x
Oil Immersion Objective
If the ocular lens has a magnification power of 5x and we use high power objective what will be its total magnification power?
200x
A small cylinder attached to the upper part of the body tube that holds the ocular lens
Draw Tube/ Eyepiece Tube
It connects the ocular lens to the revolving nosepiece
Body Tube
It moves the body tube upward or downward in greater increments
Coarse Adjustment Knob
It moves the body tube upward or downward in lesser increments
Fine Adjustment Knob
It supports the body tube and is used to carry the microscope
Arm
A circular and revolving part connected to the body tube that holds the objectives
Revolving Nosepiece
