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MIC 121 Microscopes Objective Question

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In a Dark-field microscope, how does the specimen typically appear against the background?

A Dark against a dark background

B Bright against a bright background

C Dark against a bright background

D Brightly illuminated against a dark background

Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Page 7 states: 'The field surrounding a specimen appears dark and the specimen appears brightly illuminated so the name dark-field microscope'.

The name 'Dark-field' refers to the background, suggesting the appearance of the specimen is different.

Course: MIC 121

Topic: Microscopes

Type: Objective

Difficulty: Not specified