Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780134261928
Author: Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, David A. Stahl
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 19.11, Problem 2MQ
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Raman microspectroscopy is used to characterize a single cell and its molecular and isotopic composition. It helps to analyze the cell through nondestructive illumination with monochromatic light, which is generated by the laser. This instrument measures light scattering, and that yield both quantitative and qualitative results.
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Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
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