Microscopy Basics Quiz

Test your understanding of microscopy with these 16 questions covering basic principles, techniques, and equipment.

#1

Which type of microscope uses visible light to illuminate the specimen?

Scanning electron microscope
Transmission electron microscope
Fluorescence microscope
Atomic force microscope
#2

What is the function of the condenser in a microscope?

To adjust the focus of the specimen
To control the amount of light entering the objective lens
To magnify the specimen
To hold the specimen in place
#3

What is the maximum magnification achievable with a light microscope?

1000x
2000x
5000x
10000x
#4

What is the purpose of staining specimens in microscopy?

To increase contrast and visibility
To decrease magnification
To decrease resolution
To change the specimen's size
#5

Which microscopy technique provides three-dimensional images of specimens at high resolution?

Scanning electron microscopy
Confocal microscopy
Phase-contrast microscopy
Fluorescence microscopy
#6

What is the primary advantage of using an electron microscope over a light microscope?

Higher magnification and resolution
Cheaper cost
Ability to observe living specimens
Greater depth of field
#7

Which microscope technique is used to observe the internal structures of cells and tissues?

Scanning electron microscopy
Transmission electron microscopy
Phase-contrast microscopy
Bright-field microscopy
#8

Which type of microscopy is best suited for observing dynamic processes in living cells?

Scanning electron microscopy
Transmission electron microscopy
Fluorescence microscopy
Atomic force microscopy
#9

What is the role of the objective lens in a microscope?

To adjust the brightness of the image
To hold the specimen in place
To provide initial magnification
To further magnify the image
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#10

Which microscopy technique is used to observe the surface structure of specimens in high resolution?

Scanning electron microscopy
Transmission electron microscopy
Fluorescence microscopy
Phase-contrast microscopy
#11

What does TEM stand for in microscopy?

Transmitted Electron Microscopy
Thermal Electron Microscopy
Transmission Electron Microscopy
Technical Electron Microscopy
#12

What does SEM stand for in microscopy?

Scanning Electron Microscopy
Surface Electron Microscopy
Simple Electron Microscopy
Secondary Electron Microscopy
#13

What does AFM stand for in microscopy?

Atomic Force Microscopy
Advanced Fluorescence Microscopy
Automated Focused Microscopy
Analog Field Microscopy
#14

Which type of microscope is capable of imaging individual atoms?

Fluorescence microscope
Atomic force microscope
Transmission electron microscope
Scanning electron microscope
#15

What is the purpose of using a phase plate in phase-contrast microscopy?

To increase contrast of transparent specimens
To decrease magnification
To increase resolution
To decrease depth of field
#16

Which type of microscope is best suited for imaging non-conductive samples?

Transmission electron microscope
Scanning electron microscope
Atomic force microscope
Fluorescence microscope

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