Practice Contrast (4.1.3) - Microbiology – The Unseen World of Single-Celled Life
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Question 1 Easy

What is contrast in microscopy?

💡 Hint: Think about visibility and background.

Question 2 Easy

Name one technique used to enhance contrast.

💡 Hint: What methods can be used to make things more visible?

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Question 1

What is the purpose of staining in microscopy?

To increase light intensity
To enhance visibility by adding color
To measure microbial growth

💡 Hint: Consider why we color things in art to see them better.

Question 2

True or False: Dark field microscopy is used to visualize stained organisms.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what dark field microscopy means.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss how you would visually differentiate between two similar microbial species using contrast techniques.

💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics that make each species unique.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain a scenario where low contrast led to misidentification of a microorganism.

💡 Hint: Think about how the absence of color can obscure important details.

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