Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073402435
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-243-7

Chapter 3 - Tools of the Laboratory - Critical Thinking Questions - Bloom's Levels 3, 4, and 5: Apply, Analyze, and Evaluate - Page 78: 6

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The three qualities of an effective microscope are: 1. Magnification: It makes the object appear larger than its actual size by using lens or series of lenses. 2. Resolution: Resolution is the clarity of the image produced by microscope. It contributes in providing detailed image of the specimen. 3. Contrast: It is the difference in light intensity between object under study and background. It also contributes in making a detailed and clear image of the object.

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