BIOD 171 Module 3 Exam
, Resolution refers to the distance between two objects at which the
objects still can be seen as separate. Poor or low resolution means two
(or more) objects may appear as one.
Contrast is the difference in light absorbance between two objects. Poor
contrast gives a high background and makes the visualization of multiple
objects difficult. For instance, trying to identify 2 dark colored objects at
night (low light = low contrast) versus the same 2 objects in the middle of
a sunny afternoon (bright light against 2 dark objects = high contrast).
Question 3
pts
Assuming a fixed ocular, identify the part of the microscope you would adjust to
enhance the magnification of a sample.
Eye piece
IIris diaphragm
Objective
Condenser
Question 4
, pts
What is the total magnification (relative to your eye) of a sample imaged with a
20x objective and a 15x eyepiece? Show your math.
Your Answer:
20 x 15 = 300x magnification
Question 5
pts
True or False: Staining is often required to image a cell that is adherent and flat
(thin).Correct!
True
Adherent, flat and unstained cells are almost invisible due to the limits on both resolution
and contrast. Therefore, cell staining is often required to adequately image the sample.
False
Question 6
pts
, Resolution refers to the distance between two objects at which the
objects still can be seen as separate. Poor or low resolution means two
(or more) objects may appear as one.
Contrast is the difference in light absorbance between two objects. Poor
contrast gives a high background and makes the visualization of multiple
objects difficult. For instance, trying to identify 2 dark colored objects at
night (low light = low contrast) versus the same 2 objects in the middle of
a sunny afternoon (bright light against 2 dark objects = high contrast).
Question 3
pts
Assuming a fixed ocular, identify the part of the microscope you would adjust to
enhance the magnification of a sample.
Eye piece
IIris diaphragm
Objective
Condenser
Question 4
, pts
What is the total magnification (relative to your eye) of a sample imaged with a
20x objective and a 15x eyepiece? Show your math.
Your Answer:
20 x 15 = 300x magnification
Question 5
pts
True or False: Staining is often required to image a cell that is adherent and flat
(thin).Correct!
True
Adherent, flat and unstained cells are almost invisible due to the limits on both resolution
and contrast. Therefore, cell staining is often required to adequately image the sample.
False
Question 6
pts
