The Specimen Preparation Technique That Is Best for Viewing Cell

question 67

Multiple Choice

The specimen preparation technique that is best for viewing cell motility is the ________.

• A) hanging drop
• B) flagellar stain
• C) Gram stain
• D) fixed, stained smear
• E) negative stain

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Definitions:

Glycocalyx

A glycoprotein and glycolipid covering that surrounds the cell membranes of some bacteria, epithelia, and other cells.

Glycolipids

are lipids with a carbohydrate attached by a glycosidic linkage, primarily involved in cell recognition and membrane structure.

Glycoproteins

Proteins that have carbohydrate groups attached to the polypeptide chain, playing key roles in cellular functions such as cell-to-cell interaction.

Phospholipids

A class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes as they can form lipid bilayers.