Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780134477206
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 4CT
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To interpret the function of immersion oil to a novice
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The resolving power of a microscope was increased by using the immersion oil. It was attained by immersing the objective lens and the slide containing the sample in transparent oil. The immersion oil increases the numerical aperture of the objective lens as it has a high refractive index. Placing of immersion oil helps the light to travel at a uniform speed and it does not refract. Cedar wood oil is commonly used as immersion oil.
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Chapter 4 Solutions
Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (5th Edition)
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Ch. 4 - Prob. 6MCCh. 4 - Prob. 7MCCh. 4 - Prob. 8MCCh. 4 - Prob. 9MCCh. 4 - In the binomial system at nomenclature, which term...Ch. 4 - Prob. 1FIBCh. 4 - Prob. 2FIBCh. 4 - Prob. 3FIBCh. 4 - Fill in the Blanks 4. ___________ refers to...Ch. 4 - Fill in the Blanks 5. Cationic chromophores such...Ch. 4 - Prob. 1VICh. 4 - Label the microscope.Ch. 4 - Prob. 1SACh. 4 - Critique the following definition of magnification...Ch. 4 - Prob. 3SACh. 4 - Put the following substances in the order they are...Ch. 4 - Prob. 5SACh. 4 - Prob. 6SACh. 4 - Prob. 7SACh. 4 - Prob. 8SACh. 4 - Miki came home from microbiology lab with green...Ch. 4 - Why is the definition of species as successfully...Ch. 4 - With the exception of the discovery of new...Ch. 4 - Prob. 4CTCh. 4 - Prob. 5CTCh. 4 - In what ways are the Gram stain and the acid-fast...Ch. 4 - Microbiologists have announced the discovery of...Ch. 4 - Why is the genus name Coccus placed within...Ch. 4 - A clinician obtains a specimen of urine from a...Ch. 4 - Using the following terms, fill in the following...
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