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law of science
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A statement that describes an aspect of observed phenomena that is always true.
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lens
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A piece of glass with a curved surface which causes light to bend and enlarge an image.
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Magnification/magnifying power
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The amount of enlargement that a lens produces.
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Metric system
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A system of measurement whose units are based on multiples of ten for weight/mass, distance, volume, and temperature.
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Micro disection
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the technique in which very small instruments is used to operate on cells.
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micrometer
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The unit if measurement equal to 1/1000 millimeter
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microscope
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an instrument that makes very small objects appears larger so that they can be studied.
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objectives
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The lenses near the stage of the microscope.
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ocular/eyepiece
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the lens of a microscope where you put your eyes to look.
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resolution/resolving power
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the ability of a microscope to show as separate images two points that are very close together.
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scientific method
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a universal approach to testing ideas and conducting inquiryin all sciences. It consists of a prescribed set of procedures that can withstand scrutiny and can be tested for accuracy
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simple microscope
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a magnifying glass or lens.
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stain
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used on a slide to make a specimen more visible.
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theory
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explanations that apply to a broad range of phenomena and are supported by experimental evidence.
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