Which of the following statements is false?

A) Immersion oil is used to get a better resolution at high-power magnifications.
B) Immersion oil channels as much light as possible up through the objective lens instead of being bent.
C) Resolution is the ability to distinguish two distinct points as separate.
D) Ultimately, the resolving power of bright field microscopes is limited by the wavelength of visible light.
E) Immersion oil has a lower refractive index than the glass slide to help increase sample clarity.


Answer: E

Biology & Microbiology

You might also like to view...

Intracytoplasmic membrane systems housing vesicles known as chromatophores, which function in photosynthesis, are commonly found in

A) algae. B) green sulfur bacteria. C) most autotrophic organisms. D) purple phototrophic bacteria.

Biology & Microbiology

What enzyme is used to convert the toxic chemicals of respiration into hydrogen peroxide?

Biology & Microbiology

Equilibrium is sensed by ____

a. chemoreceptors b. mechanoreceptors c. photoreceptors d. thermoreceptors e. nociceptors

Biology & Microbiology

After the sun goes down:a

the level of Pfr increases. b. the level of Pfr remains constant. c. Pfr is converted to Pr. d. Pfr is degraded. e. Pr is converted to Pfr.

Biology & Microbiology