There are two light sources in a dissecting microscope, one in the base and another in the arm. While observing fingerprints and testes slide, explain which light source would be preferred for each and why: a. Fingerprints: b. Testis slide:

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There are two light sources in a dissecting microscope, one in the base and another in the arm. While observing fingerprints and testes slide, explain which light source would be preferred for each and why:

a. Fingerprints:
b. Testis slide:

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A dissecting microscope is used when you want to view the 3D structure of the specimens that are large. It magnifies the size of an object max up to 100x. It is commonly used in zoology laboratory to study and examine the structure, anatomical features of small insects or specimens. 

 

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