Microscopy II

Question 1

Light microscope maximum magnification

Answer 1

1000X

Question 2

Uses an annular ring to enable contrast

Answer 2

phase-contrast microscopy

Question 3

Types of light microscopy?

7 alternatives

Answer 3

brightfield
darkfield
phase-contrast
differential interference contrast
fluorescence
confocal
two-photon

Question 4

Image on bright background

Answer 4

brightfield microscopy

Question 5

Bright objects on dark background

Answer 5

darkfield microscopy

Question 6

Laser scans on multiple z-planes

Answer 6

confocal microscopy

Question 7

Maxiumum magnification of electron microscopy?

Answer 7

100,000X

Question 8

Two types of electron microscopy?

Answer 8

transmission electron microscopy
scanning electron microscopy

Question 9

3D appearance

electron microscopy

Answer 9

SEM

Question 10

Probe passed above sample creates electic current

Answer 10

Scanning tunneling microscopy

Question 11

Maxiumum magnification of STM?

Answer 11

100,000,000X!!!

Question 12

Probe measures force of atoms

Answer 12

atomic force microscopy

Question 13

Steps in Gram staining?

4 steps

Answer 13

Crystal violet
Iodine
Alcohol
Safranin

Question 14

What do acid-fast stains differentiate?

Answer 14

bacteria with mycolic acids