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MIC 121 Microscopes Objective Question

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For what specific purpose is a Dark-Field Microscope particularly useful, as mentioned in the document?
Options
A Examining fixed and stained bacterial smears.
B Observing the internal structure of organelles at high resolution.
C Detecting <i>Treponema pallidum</i> in suspected cases of syphilis.
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D Measuring the precise size of viruses.
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text specifically states, 'For example, in suspected cases of syphilis, chancre fluid is examined by dark-field microscopes to detect Treponema pallidum'.

Hint

Recall the example given in the document regarding a specific bacterial infection.

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