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Microscopy Techniques Quiz

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What imaging technique is illustrated in Figure 1(b) of the text?

Phase contrast

Describe the appearance of the annular structure in the Obelia polypoid stem perisarc when imaged using DIC.

Hemispherical with internal rays emanating radially

What is the issue with the phase contrast image (Figure 1(d)) of the thick section of murine kidney tissue?

Confusing and disturbed by phase halos outside the plane of focus

What type of microscopy is used to image the mouthparts of a blowfly in Figure 3(a)?

<p>Transmitted DIC</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the appearance of fibrous actinolite change when imaged with crossed polarizers compared to parallel polarizers?

<p>Changes in color and contrast</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue with the phase contrast image (Figure 1(f)) of the annular rings and stem in the Obelia polypoid?

<p>Confused by halos around annular rings and within the stem</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of specimens are visualized using dark field microscopy?

<p>Transparent specimens</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is DIC microscopy advantageous when observing living specimens?

<p>It allows visualization of unstained specimens</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does polarized light microscopy reveal orientational order in native molecular structures?

<p>By showing the orientation of molecules inside living cells, tissues, and organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a fluorophore in fluorescence microscopy?

<p>To emit fluorescence when excited by a high-intensity light source</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does phase contrast microscopy enhance the visualization of living cells?

<p>By providing contrast to transparent specimens without staining</p> Signup and view all the answers

In forensic science, what type of trace evidence can be identified using polarized light microscopy?

<p>Fibers, hairs, paints, and glass fragments</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between dark field and bright field microscopy?

<p>Dark field microscopy illuminates the specimen with light that is scattered by the specimen, while bright field microscopy illuminates the specimen directly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of specimens is phase contrast microscopy suitable for?

<p>Phase contrast microscopy is suitable for extremely thin, transparent specimens that are usually not visible with brightfield microscopy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Differential Interference Contrast (DIC) microscopy create image contrast?

<p>DIC microscopy creates image contrast by using two coherent beams of light and gradients in optical path.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What advantage does DIC microscopy offer in terms of resolution?

<p>DIC microscopy allows the microscope to achieve excellent resolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Fluorescence microscopy rely on to visualize specimens?

<p>Fluorescence microscopy relies on the fluorescent properties of specific molecules in the specimen to visualize it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Polarized microscopy enhance image contrast?

<p>Polarized microscopy enhances image contrast by filtering out light waves that are not aligned with the polarizer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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