A Student Is Looking at a Bacterial Specimen Using the Oil

question 26

Multiple Choice

A student is looking at a bacterial specimen using the oil immersion lens, but has forgotten to put immersion oil on the slide. The specimen will appear

• A) larger than it would if immersion oil was used.
• B) to have no color.
• C) the same as it would if the immersion oil was used.
• D) smaller than it would if immersion oil was used.
• E) somewhat fuzzy and have poor resolution.

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Definitions:

Greater Quantity

A higher amount or number of something, usually used in reference to the production or supply of goods.

Comparative Advantage

A principle stating that if a country produces a good at a lower opportunity cost than another, it has a comparative advantage.

Opportunity Costs

The expense incurred from not selecting the subsequent preferable choice when a decision is made.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of a country or entity to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than others, enabling trade benefits.