Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Dark-Field Microscopy

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning dark-field microscopy?

• A)This type of microscopy uses specific stains to enhance the contrast of certain bacteria.
• B)The condenser does not allow light to pass directly through the specimen but directs the light to hit the specimen at an oblique angle.
• C)Dark-field microscopy allows the visualization of larger viruses.
• D)Dark-field microscopy can differentiate various difficult-to-grow organisms by using immunofluorescence.

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