Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 3 - Microscopy and Staining - Self Quiz - Page 75: 5

Answer

(c) Fluorescence (e) Diffraction (a) Immersion oil (d) Phosphorescence (b) Luminescence

Work Step by Step

The following terms are described as: Fluorescence- Luminescence occurs only when light rays are striking an object; Diffraction- Bending of light rays around an opening; Immersion oil - Prevents refraction and blurry images; Phosphorescence- Object continues to emit light even after light rays no longer strike it; Luminescence- Absorbed light rays are changed into longer wavelengths and reemitted.
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