Question

Use the drop-down menus to match each phrase below with the type of microscope it describes.

Answer 1

A compound light microscope magnifies objects in steps.
An electron microscope is the type that was used to observe the first strands of DNA.
A compound light microscope contains a series of lenses.
A compound light microscope includes magnifying glasses.
An electron microscope creates a digital image.
A simple light microscope uses one lens for magnification.

Answer 2

1. A *compound light microscope* magnifies objects in steps.

2. An *electron microscope* is the type that was used to observe the first strands of DNA.

3. A *compound light microscope* contains a series of lenses.

4. A *simple microscope* includes magnifying glasses.

5. An *electron microscope* creates a digital image.

6. A *simple microscope* uses one lens for magnification