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Microscopy (GCSE Biology)

The following is a GCSE Biology test covering 'Microscopy' from the broader topic Cell Biology. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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A student places a cover slip on a wet mount by lowering it at an angle. What is the main reason for doing this?
When drawing cells observed under a microscope for assessment, which practice is recommended?
When using a light microscope, which adjustment knob should you use first to bring your specimen roughly into focus?
Which stain is most commonly used to show the presence of starch in plant cells (it turns starch blue-black)?
Which of these changes increases the resolving power (resolution) of a light microscope the most?
Which of the following organelles could you expect to see clearly in a plant cell using a standard light microscope with stain?
Which part of a compound light microscope collects and focuses light onto the specimen?
A student wants to calculate the magnification of a drawing made from a microscope image. Which equation should they use?
An onion epidermis slide is often stained with iodine before viewing under a light microscope. What is the primary purpose of adding iodine?
Why is magnification not the same as resolving power?
When preparing a wet mount, a pupil gently blots the excess liquid from around the cover slip. What is the primary reason for this?