Microscopy in Microbiology
Biology ⇒ Microorganisms and Microbiology
Microscopy in Microbiology starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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A student observes a bacterial cell under a microscope using a 10x eyepiece and a 40x objective lens. What is the total magnification?
Describe the function of the condenser in a light microscope.
Describe the main difference between a light microscope and an electron microscope.
Describe the main use of a fluorescence microscope in microbiology.
Explain the importance of using cover slips when preparing slides for light microscopy.
Explain why electron microscopes have a higher resolving power than light microscopes.
Explain why it is important to start with the lowest power objective lens when focusing a specimen.
Explain why oil immersion is used with the 100x objective lens in light microscopy.
Explain why staining is often necessary when observing microorganisms under a light microscope.
Name one advantage and one limitation of using a light microscope in microbiology.
Name one type of microscope that allows the observation of living microorganisms without staining.
Name the two main types of electron microscopes used in microbiology.
What is the function of immersion oil in microscopy?
What is the main limitation of using an electron microscope for studying living cells?
