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What are microscope slides generally used for?
How are slide surfaces treated to make them resistant to certain chemicals?
What is the purpose of permeabilization in sample treatment?
What is the purpose of squash slides in sample preparation?
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What is the purpose of staining in microscopy?
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Apart from visualizing cells, what other purpose can stains serve in microscopy?
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Which stain can be used in both living and fixed cells?
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Which stain is specifically used for apoptotic cells?
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What is the purpose of adding a drop of stain in slide preparation?
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What is the purpose of using methylene blue stain in the cell preparation process?
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Why is no coverslip needed in examining the blood smear after staining?
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What is the purpose of rinsing the stained slide with distilled water?
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Why is Leishman stain referred to as a universal stain for peripheral blood smears?
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What is the purpose of adding yeast and sugar to warm water in the slide preparation process?
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Why is it recommended to observe the yeast under high magnifications?
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What is the recommended initial magnification for viewing the yoghurt slide in a compound microscope?
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Why is step 2 in the yoghurt slide preparation process considered optional?
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Match the following stains with their primary targets in microscopy:
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Match the following stains with their primary usage in fluorescence microscopy:
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Match the following stains with their primary usage in gel electrophoresis:
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