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    The document describes the main parts of a compound microscope, which are divided into mechanical parts, illuminating parts, and optical parts. The mechanical parts include the base, pillar, arm, and other structural components. The illuminating parts are the mirror and substage components that provide lighting. The optical parts are the eyepiece, objectives, and other lenses used to magnify specimens. In conclusion, it emphasizes that understanding each part's function is important for proper use of the microscope, which is a vital tool in the study of biology.

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    The document describes the main parts of a compound microscope, which are divided into mechanical parts, illuminating parts, and optical parts. The mechanical parts include the base, pillar, arm, and other structural components. The illuminating parts are the mirror and substage components that provide lighting. The optical parts are the eyepiece, objectives, and other lenses used to magnify specimens. In conclusion, it emphasizes that understanding each part's function is important for proper use of the microscope, which is a vital tool in the study of biology.

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    The document describes the main parts of a compound microscope, which are divided into mechanical parts, illuminating parts, and optical parts. The mechanical parts include the base, pillar, arm, and other structural components. The illuminating parts are the mirror and substage components that provide lighting. The optical parts are the eyepiece, objectives, and other lenses used to magnify specimens. In conclusion, it emphasizes that understanding each part's function is important for proper use of the microscope, which is a vital tool in the study of biology.

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    THE COMPOUND

    MICROSCOPE
    Parts
     A. Mechanical Parts
     Base
     Pillar
     Arm
     Inclination Joint
     Draw Tube
     Tube
     Revolving Nose Piece
     Dust Shield
     Coarse Adjustment
     Fine Adjustment Knob
     Stage
     Mechanical Stage
    Parts
     B. Illuminating Parts
     Mirror
     Iris diaphragm
     Substage
    Parts
     C. Optical Parts
     Eyepiece or Occular
     Objectives
     LPO
     HPO
     OIO
    Activity No. 2: The Compound
    Microscope
    I. Draw a microscope and also label its parts.
    II. Parts and the Functions (Mechanical Parts, Illuminating Parts, and Optical
    Parts)
    III. Conclusion
    1. Is it vital to familiarize the parts of the function of each part of
    the microscope? Why?
    2. How important is the microscope in the study of biology?

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