Microscopy Techniques Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

Electron microscopy has shorter wavelengths Signup and view all the answers

Which type of microscope uses beam of electrons and electromagnets for focusing?

Electron microscope Signup and view all the answers

What is a common specimen preparation technique used for electron microscopy to improve contrast?

Shadow casting Signup and view all the answers

Which microscope type relies on atomic interactions between a probe and the specimen's surface to create an image?

Scanning Tunneling Microscope Signup and view all the answers

Which microscopy technique is specifically beneficial for observing the morphology of the sample's surface?

Atomic Force Microscopy Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Acridine orange in microscopy?

To stain nucleic acids Signup and view all the answers

What feature of electron microscopy contributes to its high resolution?

Shorter wavelength of electrons Signup and view all the answers

Microscopy Techniques Quiz

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Which type of microscope transmits electrons on thin sections to visualize internal structures?

What is the function of the dichroic mirror in fluorescence microscopy?

Which microscopy technique uses ultraviolet light that is transformed into fluorescent light by a fluorochrome?

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?

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 microscopy technique is specifically beneficial for observing the morphology of the sample's surface?

What is the role of Acridine orange in microscopy?

What feature of electron microscopy contributes to its high resolution?

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