Wet Mount Microscopy Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the size range of Protezoa?
A
20-100um
2
Q
What is the size range of yeast?
A
4-10um
3
Q
What is the size range of Bacteria?
A
1 um
4
Q
What is the size range of a virus?
A
0.1um (to small to be seen with light microscope.)
5
Q
When making a wet mount sample, how much liquid should be on the slide?
A
Enough to have the cover slip effectively float on top.
6
Q
The objective lenses are parfocal, what does that mean?
A
Once you are in focus with one lens you are in focus for all lenses. (Minor adjustment may be needed)
