microscope Flashcards
what does the zone of inhibition size depend on?
the sensitivity of bacteria to the
antibiotic & the point at which the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) is
reached.
what is the zone of inhibition measured in?
millimeters
what is resolution?
The ability to completely separate two objects in the microscopic field.
what is parfocal?
The ability to change from low power to high power objectives with only fine focus adjustment.
what is the total magnification?
the power of the objective multiplied by the power of the eyepiece.
what does the wavelength scale show?
the relationships between
various forms of radiation
what do shorter wavelengths correspond to?
greater resolving power
what color filter will a light microscope employ?
a blue filter
low power objective lens
10x
high dry objective lens
40x
oil immersion lens
100x
oil has the same refractive index as ____
glass
