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MIC 121 Microscopes Objective Question

Question

What type of light does a fluorescence microscope utilize as its illumination source, often of higher intensity than visible light?
Options
A Infrared light
B Ultraviolet or blue light
Correct Answer
C Tungsten light
D X-rays
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 10 states, 'It uses ultraviolet or blue light' and 'it uses light of higher intensity as a light source instead of visible light'.

Hint

Consider the specific wavelengths of light associated with fluorescence phenomena.

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