Which Form of Microscopy Is Based on the Difference in Refractive

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which form of microscopy is based on the difference in refractive index between cell components and the surrounding medium?

• A) bright-field
• B) dark-field
• C) phase contrast
• D) confocal
• E) fluorescence

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