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MIC 121 Microscopes Objective Question

Question

What additional components differentiate a Phase-Contrast microscope from a standard bright-field microscope?
Options
A A special ultraviolet light source and a fluorochrome stain.
B An opaque disk in the condenser and a different objective lens.
C A special phase-contrast objective and a phase contrast condenser.
Correct Answer
D An electron gun and magnetic lenses.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 9 defines the Phase-Contrast microscope as 'a bright field-light microscope with the addition of a special phase-contrast objective and a phase contrast condenser'.

Hint

The name itself hints at the key 'phase-contrast' components.

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