Multiple Choice
Which of the following types of microscopes require that specimens be non-living in order to be observed?
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5. Cell Components
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Why is staining useful when studying cells through a microscope?
A
Staining reduces the need for a high magnification lens.
B
Staining allows cells to grow faster under the microscope.
C
Staining changes the shape of the cells to make them easier to observe.
D
Staining increases the contrast of cell structures, making them more visible.
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Understand the purpose of staining in microscopy: Staining is a technique used to enhance the visibility of cells and their components under a microscope by increasing contrast.
Recognize that cells and their internal structures are often transparent and difficult to distinguish without staining.
Identify that staining does not affect the growth rate of cells or change their shape; it primarily enhances contrast.
Acknowledge that staining does not reduce the need for high magnification lenses; instead, it complements magnification by making structures more visible.
Conclude that the primary reason for using stains is to increase the contrast of cell structures, making them more visible and easier to study under a microscope.
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