Microbiology: An Introduction
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780321929150
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 4R
Summary Introduction
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A compound light microscope uses a light source and two pair of lens system for magnification. The maximum magnification of compound light microscope is 1000X, under oil immersion.
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Microbiology: An Introduction
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