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Microscopy -

1. Define the microscopic terms below:

a. resolution      

b. contrast

2. Define total magnification of a compound microscope and describe how it is calculated.

Staining -

3. Explain the purpose of specimen staining and describe the terms below:

a. smear                          c. acidic dye

b. heat fixation                 d. basic dye

4. Differentiate between a simple and a differential stain.

5. Explain the purpose, steps, and results of the Gram stain.  Include definition of mordant.

6. Explain the purpose and interpret the results of the following stains:

a. acid fast stain                                                               

b. endospore stain

c. flagellar stain                                

d. negative/capsule stain

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