Question 1
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(TCO 3) Cellular organelles and viruses are generally measured in _____.
Correct!
nanometers
millimeters
micrometers
centimeters
decimeters
Chapter 4: Microscopy, Staining, and Classification
Question 2
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(TCO 3) Why does immersion oil improve resolution?
It allows light to travel at a uniform speed on its way to the lens.
It decreases the working distance.
It increases the numerical aperture.rect!
It increases numerical aperture and maintains a uniform light speed.
It increases the angle of refraction of the light.
Chapter 4: Microscopy, Staining, and Classification
Question 3
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(TCO 3) A patient with tuberculosis could be diagnosed by use of the _____ stain.
Gram
endospore
, acid-fast
flagellar
capsule
Chapter 4: Microscopy, Staining, and Classification
Question 4
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(TCO 3) The rules of naming organisms are called _____.
taxonomyrrect!
nomenclature
classification
binomials
identification
Chapter 4: Microscopy, Staining, and Classification
Question 5
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(TCO 3) Which of the following statements about transmission electron microscopy is
false?
Thin segments must be used.
Electrons are the source of illumination.
Correct!
Glass lenses are used.
The sample is placed in a vacuum.
Stains can be applied to improve contrast.
Chapter 4: Microscopy, Staining, and Classification
Question 6
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