Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

by Black, Jacquelyn G.; Black, Laura

Published by Wiley

ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4

ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 3 - Microscopy and Staining - Self Quiz - Page 76: 13

Answer

(d) refractive index

Work Step by Step

As with standard phase-contrast microscopy, differential interference contrast microscopy depends on differences in the refractive index of a specimen to create high-contrast images.

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