Which microscope forms an image from two sets of light rays, one from the light source and the other diffracted from a structure in the specimen?

a) Fluorescence microscope
b) Phase-contrast microscope
c) Darkfield microscope
d) Confocal microscope


Ans: b) Phase-contrast microscope

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Which statement is NOT true of the T cells?

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