Microscope Slide Preparation Techniques Quiz

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What is the purpose of fixation in slide preparation?

To enhance contrast in the microscopic image

To make the slide water-proof

To dissolve cell membranes

To create chemical bonds between proteins to increase their rigidity (correct)

Which type of slide is used for measuring cell lengths?

Dual concave slides

Squash slides

Flat slides (correct)

Concave slides

What is the purpose of staining in the slide preparation process?

To dissolve cell membranes

To enhance contrast in the microscopic image (correct)

To create chemical bonds between proteins

To reduce contamination on the slides

In which type of slide is the sample suspended in a fluid?

Wet mount Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a mordant in staining?

To create an insoluble, colored precipitate and fix the stain on the sample Signup and view all the answers

Which stain is specifically used for apoptotic cells?

Ethidium bromide Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using Wright's stain?

Staining RBCs pink/red Signup and view all the answers

In what process can DAPI stain be used?

Fluorescence microscopy Signup and view all the answers

Which stain is suitable for staining collagen, smooth muscle & mitochondria?

Fuchsin Signup and view all the answers

What type of cell parts does Methylene blue stain?

Acidic cell parts (like nucleus) Signup and view all the answers

Microscope Slide Preparation Techniques Quiz

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What is the purpose of fixation in slide preparation?

Which type of slide is used for measuring cell lengths?

What is the purpose of staining in the slide preparation process?

In which type of slide is the sample suspended in a fluid?

What is the purpose of using a mordant in staining?

Which stain is specifically used for apoptotic cells?

What is the purpose of using Wright's stain?

In what process can DAPI stain be used?

Which stain is suitable for staining collagen, smooth muscle & mitochondria?

What type of cell parts does Methylene blue stain?

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