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(a) Name the part of a light microscope used to bring an image of a specimen into sharp focus.
(b) Why is it recommended to keep the stage of the microscope dry?

Answer Text:
a)- Fine adjustment knob
b)- To enable easy manipulation or positioning of specimens as wetness causes the slide with specimens to stick onto the stage.
- Avoid refraction of light .