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Microscopes. Lesson 3 September 24 th , 2010. The Microscope as a Tool for Cell Research. Once the microscope was developed, scientists were able to see and study the cell. Today, biologists use different types of microscopes to explore cell structure and function.
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Microscopes Lesson 3 September 24th, 2010
The Microscope as a Tool for Cell Research • Once the microscope was developed, scientists were able to see and study the cell. Today, biologists use different types of microscopes to explore cell structure and function. • This knowledge is useful in assessing our health because cells can be viewed under a microscope to look for abnormalities.
Compound Light Microscope • The compound light microscope uses two sets of lenses to magnify the object. • Illumination is provided by a light source on the base of the microscope. The magnification typically ranges from approximately 40 X to 2,000 X. • This means that it can magnify the object that many times.
Calculations with the microscope • dFOV and actual size of specimen
Lab • Microscope lab