The detachable cylinder situated on the top of the draw tube. It is equipped with a lens that magnifies the object several times and enables one to see the specimen by looking through it. Sometimes it is provided with a pointer which is used in pointing at specific parts of the specimen.

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	Eyepiece
B	LPO
C	HPO
D	Draw tube
E	Body tube

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The compound microscope has two systems of lenses for greater magnification, 1) the ocular, or eyepiece lens that one looks into and 2) the objective lens, or the lens closest to the object.

Detailed explanation-2: -Use the condenser diaphragm to reduce the amount of light and increase the contrast of the image. Condenser Focusing Knob-This control is used to precisely adjust the vertical height of the condenser. Condenser Lens-This lens system is located immediately under the stage and focuses the light on the specimen.

Detailed explanation-3: -Turn the revolving turret (2) so that the lowest power objective lens (eg. 4x) is clicked into position. Place the microscope slide on the stage (6) and fasten it with the stage clips.

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