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Which type of microscope transmits electrons on thin sections to visualize internal structures?
Which type of microscope transmits electrons on thin sections to visualize internal structures?
- Scanning Tunneling Microscope
- Transmission Electron Microscope (correct)
- Atomic Force Microscopy
- Scanning Electron Microscope
What is the function of the dichroic mirror in fluorescence microscopy?
What is the function of the dichroic mirror in fluorescence microscopy?
- Increases resolution
- Directs UV light into the specimen (correct)
- Absorbs UV light
- Filters emitted wavelengths
Which microscopy technique uses ultraviolet light that is transformed into fluorescent light by a fluorochrome?
Which microscopy technique uses ultraviolet light that is transformed into fluorescent light by a fluorochrome?
- Fluorescence Microscopy (correct)
- Phase-contrast Nomarski microscopy
- Scanning Electron Microscope
- Electron Microscopy
What is the main advantage of electron microscopy over light microscopy in terms of resolution?
What is the main advantage of electron microscopy over light microscopy in terms of resolution?
Which type of microscope uses beam of electrons and electromagnets for focusing?
Which type of microscope uses beam of electrons and electromagnets for focusing?
What is a common specimen preparation technique used for electron microscopy to improve contrast?
What is a common specimen preparation technique used for electron microscopy to improve contrast?
Which microscope type relies on atomic interactions between a probe and the specimen's surface to create an image?
Which microscope type relies on atomic interactions between a probe and the specimen's surface to create an image?
Which microscopy technique is specifically beneficial for observing the morphology of the sample's surface?
Which microscopy technique is specifically beneficial for observing the morphology of the sample's surface?
What is the role of Acridine orange in microscopy?
What is the role of Acridine orange in microscopy?
What feature of electron microscopy contributes to its high resolution?
What feature of electron microscopy contributes to its high resolution?
