Organism OrganismOrganism: Magnification Magnification: Interpretation and Quest

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Organism OrganismOrganism: Magnification Magnification: Interpretation and Questions 1. In this laboratory you used a compound light microscope. There are many other types of microscopes, including stereo/dissecting microscopes, fluorescent microscopes, phase contrast microscopes types of electron microscopes. Use your textbook or other resources to determine which microscope should be used to visualize these specimens, and provide a brief explanation of your selection. Why this micr Microscope type Whole mount of fly Ebola virus Plasmodium spp. (protozoan) Muscle cells 15

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1.whole mount fly - dissecting or stereomicroscope

reason - as the whole organism is to be studied so 3D image is needed.

2.ebola virus - electron microscope

reason - viruses are considerably smaller so cannot be visualised by light microscope.

3.plasmodium spp. (protozoan) - fluorescent microscope

reason - it speeds and simplifies plasmodium detection , fluorescent acridine orange (AO) stain to improve the visibility of plasmodium.

4.muscle cell - phase contrast microscope

reason - by this microscopy organism can be seen alive without staining.

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