MICROANATOMY

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSCOPY CELL BIOLOGY

MICROSCOPY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The system which increases or decrease phase changes of undiffracted and diffracted light is called
A
Condenser annulus
B
Objective lens
C
Phase plate
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A phase plate is mounted in or near the objective rear focal plane (see Figures 4 and 5) in order to selectively alter the phase and amplitude of the surround (or undeviated) light passing through the specimen.

Detailed explanation-2: -A reliable light source should be used in phase-contrast microscopy for forming the enlarged image of biological samples. Natural sunlight can also be used in the process. However, another artificial light source can also be used.

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