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Light microscopy: observing and drawing cells

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I can use a light microscope to observe and produce scientific drawings of cells.

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A light microscope can be used to observe animal and plant cells. The parts of a light microscope and their functions. The sequence of steps setting up a light microscope to observe cells, including changing the magnification and focus. Observations from a light microscope can be recorded in a labelled scientific line drawing with an indication of scale. The magnification and real size of structures observed with a microscope can be calculated.

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