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BOT 102 BOT 102 Review Objective Question
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When beginning observation with a compound microscope, which objective lens should always be in place?
Options
A The highest-power objective lens.
B The x40 objective lens.
C The lowest-power objective lens.
Correct Answer
D Any objective lens, as long as it's clean.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Section 11.3.3 Proper Use and Care of the Microscope instructs: "Always begin observation with the lowest-power objective lens in place."

Hint

This is a standard practice for safety, finding the specimen, and initial focusing.

Question Info

Course: BOT 102
Topic: BOT 102 Review
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 390 of 769
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