This includes exercises 2, 6, 7, and 8 which are entitled The Compound Light Microscope; The Negative Stain; Preparing a Bacterial Smear; and The Simple Stain
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Created by Calla Frederiks
over 6 years ago
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Created by Calla Frederiks
over 6 years ago
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Microscope
compound light microscope
dissecting (stereoscopic) microscope
Normal Procedure to prepare a specimen for most staining protocols
Problems with this procedure and why
Pros to Negative Staining
Negative Staining characteristics
The "why" behind the cells appearing clear when stained
Two different methods to prepare negative stains
Most microorganisms appear ______ when viewed through a ___________ _______ microscope.
Most common method method of allowing visualization of microorganisms under a microscope is to ...
Staining _________ to the microorganisms so that various structures can be observed
How to prepare a bacterial smear
Important facts about preparing the bacterial smear
Why is only a small amount of water needed?
When mixing the bacteria with the water to create the smear...
Once the smear has air-dried, the next step is to
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