[Solved] Staining is a process of coloring microbial specimens so that they can be seen with the _____________. A) optical microscope B) safety glasses C) naked eye D) surgical site Future Value: Also known as the compound amount, the total value of an investment; equal to the principal plus all the compound interest. Equal Amount: A quantity that is the same in size, number, or value when compared to another. Compounded Quarterly: The process of calculating and adding interest to a principal sum four times a year, leading to compound growth in the interest amount. Future Value: The projected value of an investment at a future point in time, factoring in specifics like interest rates and compounding periods.