Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (12th Edition) (What's New in Microbiology)
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ISBN: 9780134605203
Author: Ted R. Johnson, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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The number of cells of Bacillus and yeast can be observed under a field of 2mm diameter.
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Microscopy is a technique of observing an object under microscope that is not observable with naked eyes. The types of microscopy include, scanning probe microscopy, electron microscopy and optical microscopy. Optical microscopy uses light for illuminating and lenses to magnify the sample.
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