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What is a stain and what does a stain do when using one to view objects in the microscope?
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∙ 14y ago
A stain is a chemical that enhances the contrast ratio of microscopic items, such as individual structures in cells, so that those structures can be more readily observed in the microscope. The structures absorb the stain at different levels, making them stand out in the viewing field.
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∙ 15y agoA stain is used when looking at a specimen under the microscope because it highlights structures in biological tissue
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∙ 13y agoWhen you stain the object, you provide contrast so that you can distinguish the different parts of the cell. It is like enhancing a fuzzy picture taken by a surveillance camera.
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What is the microscope used to view the blood cells?
The optical microscope was invented to view objects too small for the naked eye. This invention greatly advanced cellular study.
Which two microscopes view objects that have been sliced and treated to improve contrast?
sliced microscope and the treated microscope
To see objects smaller that those that can be resolved by a light microscope. You usually use microscope's that employ a beam of?
You can use an electron microscope to view objects smaller than light photons, which uses electrons as the name suggests
What is micro and scope?
A microscope is a scientific instrument which magnifies objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye. Microscopes come in two varieties - electron microscope (EM) and light microscope (L.M). It uses combination of magnifying lenses with a rotator that can be used to adjust the item view option.
Which two types of microscopes view objects that have been sliced abd treated to improve contrast?
Transmission Electron Microscope and Compound Light Microscope
What microscope can view opaque objects?
stereomicroscope
What is used to view microscopic objects?
A microscope usually
What type of microscope could be used to study virus?
An electron microscope can be used to view viruses. Scientists can use a negative stain to view bacteria and different types viruses.
What is the microscope used to view the blood cells?
The optical microscope was invented to view objects too small for the naked eye. This invention greatly advanced cellular study.
What types of scope gives a magnified view of an objects surface?
A microscope.
Which two microscopes view objects that have been sliced and treated to improve contrast?
sliced microscope and the treated microscope
What are the advantages of an electron microscope over a light microscope - 46k?
An Electron microscope is more sophisticated. They use electrons and allow you to magnify objects up to 2000000x and view said objects in 3D.
What object do you view when using a microscope?
cells
What is disadvantages of using a compound microscope and a electron microscope?
you can view these nuts better
What instrument is used to see a magnified view of a very small objects?
A microscope
What type of microscope could be used to study a virus?
Its an electron microscope.It might be scanning electron microscope or TEM
What is the function of aceto orcein stain?
Acetic orcein is used to stain chromosomes in a plant cell so that you can view them easily through a microscope.
