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Microbiology

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Set 4 Microscopy Staining And Classification

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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One-millionth of a meter is called a

A) centimeter.
B) decimeter.
C) micrometer.
D) millimeter.
E) nanometer.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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Why does immersion oil improve resolution?

A) It allows light to travel at a uniform speed on its way to the lens.
B) It decreases the working distance.
C) It increases the numerical aperture.
D) It increases numerical aperture and maintains a uniform light speed.
E) It increases the angle of refraction of the light.

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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All of the following are types of light microscopes EXCEPT

A) fluorescent.
B) confocal.
C) phase-contrast.
D) scanning tunneling.
E) bright-field.

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