I. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE
Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct. If the statement is false, change the underlined word or group of words to
make the statement correct.
1. The inclination joint is the portion that allows the tilting of the microscope at the desired angle.
2. Microscope comes from the Latin word microscopium which literally means an instrument for viewing what is
small.
3. The knowledge and further exploration of cells are made possible with the use of the microscope.
4. The stage clip moves the stage up and down quickly.
5. Microscope is defined as an optical instrument consisting of a lens or a combination of lenses for making enlarged
images of minute objects.
6. The base supports the slide and contains an opening that allows light to pass through the specimen on its way to
the objective
7. The diaphragm is the rotating dial that controls the passage of light through the stage.
8. Microscope is one of the most prevalent tools in biology. It is used to observe objects, tissues, and cells that are
too small to be seen by the unaided eye.
9. Rotating disc where the objectives are attached is called the revolving nosepiece.
10. The coarse adjustment is used to make small focus adjustments, especially when using the high power objective.
11. The base is the bottommost portion that supports the entire microscope.
12. The base, arm, and stage are mechanical parts of a microscope.
13. The revolving nosepiece is located beneath the stage and has concave and plain surfaces to gather and direct light
to illuminate the object.
14. The eyepiece is where one views the enlarged image.
15. The objectives are the major lenses used to enhance the details of the specimen.