What is the function of the diaphragm on a compound microscope?

a) Magnifies the specimen
b) Focuses light through the specimen
c) Holds the microscope slide in position
d) Controls the amount of light entering the condenser


Ans: d) Controls the amount of light entering the condenser

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a. brain
b. mouth
c. heart
d. notochord
e. anus

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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