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How to Measure with the Microscope

Measuring with the microscope can be a frustrating endeavor for beginner biologists.  In fact, I rarely teach measuring in my freshman classes.  Advanced (AP) biology does look at how to measure with the microscope.   The entire process involves focusing on high power, using math to solve a ratio problem, and in the end making [...]

September 14, 2010 · smuskopf · Comments Closed
Tags: diameter, focus, measure, microns, microscope, microscopy, power, ruler · Posted in: Best Practices


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