This Microscope Takes Advantage of Differences in the Refractive Indexes

question 26

Multiple Choice

This microscope takes advantage of differences in the refractive indexes of cell structures.

• A) Darkfield microscope
• B) Fluorescence microscope
• C) Compound light microscope
• D) Electron microscope
• E) Phase- contrast microscope

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