OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 2: How We See the Invisible World

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 2: How We See the Invisible World * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which term is used to refer to a wave’s rate of vibration? A. amplitude B. frequency* C. trough D. wavelength Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. On the figure, which letter represents a refracted ray of light? A. A B. B C. C D. D* Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 3. On the electromagnetic spectrum, which type of wave has the shortest wavelength? A. cosmic ray* B. infrared ray C. ultraviolet ray D. visible light Difficulty: Moderate ASM Standard: N/A 4. Dyes are often used during microscopy to increase which of the following? OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 2: How We See the Invisible World Page 1 of 17 A. contrast* B. magnification