Which of the following is a correct procedure for the operation of a microscope?
A. First, put the specimen into focus using a high power lens, then switch to a lower power lens if needed.
B. Remove and add slides while the high power lens is selected.
C. First, put the specimen into focus using a low power lens, then switch to a higher power lens if needed.
D. Use the fine focus knob with the low power lens and use the coarse focus knob with the high power lens

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The correct answer is C "first put the specimen into focus with a low power lens, then switch to a high power lens"

The low power lens allows a broad spectrum view of the specimen, allowing the user to zoom into a place of interest in switching to a high power lens. This is the same way you would locate a point of interest if using binoculars; first you spot something of interest with your eyes (low power lens), then you switch to your binoculars (high power lens) for a closer look.