
Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
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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 19.12, Problem 3MQ
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Flow cytometry is used to count and examine the mixture of various cells. The cells are suspended in a liquid or fluid and that suspension is injected into this instrument. An electron detector helps to sort cells based on defined criteria such as size, shape, and fluorescent properties of cells.
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