#RA-2803Read AloudCore & AcademicHard

Microscope

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The principal way a microbiologist studies microorganisms is by observing them through a microscope. A microscope is a device that enlarges objects using a process called magnification. The simplest form of a microscope is a magnifying glass consisting of a single lens. Some glasses are slightly bent at the bottom, causing a magnifying effect if held at a certain height over an object.

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