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What is the purpose of aseptic technique in surgery?
What is the purpose of aseptic technique in surgery?
- To prove that microbes cause surgical wound infections
- To improve resolution capacity of microscopes
- To prevent contamination and keep patients safe (correct)
- To disprove spontaneous generation
What is the main function of the iris diaphragm in a microscope?
What is the main function of the iris diaphragm in a microscope?
- To control contrast in the microscope (correct)
- To increase the resolving power of the microscope
- To improve the functionality of the objective lens
- To introduce microbes into the medium for growth
What is the purpose of oil immersion in microscopy?
What is the purpose of oil immersion in microscopy?
- To decrease the resolution capacity of the microscope
- To enhance the growth of microorganisms on media
- To prevent refraction of light (correct)
- To increase the magnification of the specimen
What are the 5 I's in microbiology related to?
What are the 5 I's in microbiology related to?
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Which type of microscopy is useful for viewing organelles and other structures?
Which type of microscopy is useful for viewing organelles and other structures?
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What is the main purpose of streak plate isolation technique?
What is the main purpose of streak plate isolation technique?
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