Practice - Light Microscopy (Optical Microscopy)
Practice Questions
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What is magnification in microscopy?
💡 Hint: Think about how much bigger the image looks compared to the reality.
What does resolution refer to in microscopy?
💡 Hint: Consider how clearly you can see two dots close together.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary use of light microscopy in microbiology?
💡 Hint: Think about the primary focus of microbiologists.
True or False: A phase-contrast microscope requires specimens to be stained.
💡 Hint: Remember our class discussion on live cells.
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Challenge Problems
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Considering a resolution of 220 nm using light microscopy, explain what can and cannot be clearly distinguished at this resolution level. Provide examples of structures in a microbe.
💡 Hint: Think about the sizes of different components within cells.
Imagine you want to observe internal structures of a living microbe. Which type of microscope would you choose and why? Provide a rationale.
💡 Hint: Recall the advantages of phase-contrast over other types for observing live cells.
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