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Ch 3: Observing Microorganisms Through a Microscope

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Principles of the Compound Light<br />

<strong>Microscope</strong><br />

Magnification: Ocular and<br />

objective lenses of<br />

compound microscope (total<br />

mag.?)<br />

Resolution: Ability of lens to . . .<br />

Maximum resolving power ___ m<br />

Contrast: Stains change refractive<br />

index contrast between<br />

bacteria and surrounding medium<br />

Fig 3.1

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