G10 Question & Answer on a Microscope

What is the process of adjusting the microscope to get a clear image called?
Focussing
What is the term for placing a specimen on a microscope slide?
Mounting a slide
What is the act of looking through the eyepiece of a microscope to examine a specimen called?
Observing
What is the first step in using a microscope?
Focussing
What should you use to ensure the specimen is properly secured on the slide?
A cover slip
What type of liquid is often used to prepare wet mount slides?
Water
What part of the microscope is adjusted to bring the specimen into focus?
Focus knobs
What should you ensure when mounting a slide to avoid air bubbles?
Place the cover slip at an angle.
What is the flat platform where the slide is placed called?
Stage
What should you do to prevent damaging the slide or specimen while focussing?
Start with the low-power objective lens.
What is the transparent piece placed over the specimen on a slide called?
Cover slip
What is used to hold the slide in place on the microscope stage?
Stage clips
What should you adjust to control the amount of light passing through the slide?
Diaphragm
What is the process of cleaning the lens to ensure clear observation called?
Lens cleaning
What magnification should you start with when observing a specimen?
Low magnification