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Microscope quiz

Only Scientists Can Ace This Microscope Quiz!

Love science? Then take our awesome microscope to see if you’re a master of the mini-world or if you need a bigger lens to spot the answers!

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Beano Quiz Team • Updated May 21st 2025

Get ready to zoom into the tiny world you can’t see with your eyes alone! This super-fun wuiz will test how much you really know about the gadgets which reveal the seemingly hidden secrets of the miniature universe. From stinky germs to glittering crystals, there's a lot going on under the lens! Are you ready to take the quiz?

1/10 A scientist

What is a microscope used for?

2/10 A man shrugging next to a microscope

What part of a microscope do you look through?

3/10 A person thinking

What does "magnification" mean?

4/10 A scientist and a beaker

Which scientist is famous for using a microscope to discover bacteria?

5/10 A scientist and a goat

What do you call the flat piece of glass you place a specimen on?

6/10 Red blood cells

Which of these things would you MOST likely see through a microscope?

7/10 A scientist of slime

What is an electron microscope used for?

8/10 A scientist making a discovery

What is the name of the knob you turn to focus the microscope?

9/10 A man looking at broccoli with a magnifying glass

If something is magnified 100x, it appears...

10/10 A glass of iced water

What is the clear liquid sometimes used to prepare microscope slides?

Result: Oh no

Oh no! You might need a super-charged microscope to spot your score! Don’t worry — the mini-world is tricky. Have another go!

Result: Good try

Good try! You definitely have an eye for tiny details — just a little more zoom and you’ll be a microscope whizz!

Result: Great work

Great work! You’ve clearly got laser-focus when it comes to small details. You’re almost a microscope master!

Result: Wow

Wow! You’re the champion when it comes to scientific gadgets. Your knowledge is so sharp you could spot an atom on a football pitch. Well done!