Study Questions:

1. 1.  What is the importance of microscopy in microbiology?

2.  Write down the names of different types of microscopes.

3.  Write a shot note on the following:

• a.  Microscopic resolution.

b.  Phase-contrast microscope.

c.  Inverted microscope.

4.  Differentiate between Bright-field and Dark-field microscopy.

5.  Explain briefly the principle of Fluorescent microscope. Name two dyes used in fluorescent microscopy to visualize the samples.