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Which of the following is NOT a reason why visualization of microorganisms in the living state is difficult?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why visualization of microorganisms in the living state is difficult?
- Microorganisms are practically colorless when suspended in an aqueous medium
- Microorganisms are transparent
- Microorganisms are easily stained (correct)
- Microorganisms are minute in size
What is the purpose of biological stains and staining procedures in microbiology?
What is the purpose of biological stains and staining procedures in microbiology?
- To study microorganisms' properties and divide them into specific groups for diagnostic purposes (correct)
- To kill microorganisms
- To make microorganisms larger and easier to see
- To make microorganisms more colorful
What is a stain (dye) chemically defined as?
What is a stain (dye) chemically defined as?
- A compound containing a benzene ring and an auxochrome group
- An organic compound containing a chromophore and an auxochrome group (correct)
- An inorganic compound containing a benzene ring
- A compound containing a chromophore
Which staining procedure is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which staining procedure is NOT mentioned in the text?
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