The Instrument That Produces a Bright Image of the Specimen

question 11

Multiple Choice

The instrument that produces a bright image of the specimen against a dark background is called a (n) __________ microscope.

• A)phase-contrast
• B)electron
• C)bright-field
• D)dark-field

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