WAEC Biology 2007 Question 12

Question 12

Characteristics and Classification of Living Things

The fine adjustment of the light microscope is used to

  1. A.admit more light into the microscope
  2. B.focus the object under low power
  3. C.focus the object under high power
  4. D.raise the stage upwards
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (focus the object under high power)

Explanation

The coarse adjustment focuses at low power; the fine adjustment makes the small, careful changes needed under high power.