Using a Compound Microscope
Biology 2201 Name:________________
Using a Compound Microscope
Read page 16 in your text and compare the microscope and its parts to the figure below.
Analysis and Interpretations
1. Quiz yourself by briefly describing the function of each of the microscope parts listedbelow.
Part Function
Ocular
Coarse adjustment
Nosepiece
Objectives
Stage clips
Stage
Diaphragm
Mirror or illuminator
Fine adjustment