Microscopy Techniques Quiz

Which microscopy technique increases contrast by rendering a brighter image on a darker background?

• Phase Contrast

• Darkfield

• Confocal

• Two-Photon

Which microscopy method uses refraction and interference to create higher contrast and resolution images without staining?

• Differential Interference Contrast

• Darkfield

• Phase Contrast

• Scanning Electron Microscope

Which technique involves different wave directions emitted by two beams of light, which are then combined in different patterns?

• Confocal Scopes

• Differential Interference Contrast

• Transmission Electron Microscope

• Two-Photon

Which microscopy technique uses lasers to create a 3-D image and is useful for examining thick specimens?

• Confocal Scopes

• Darkfield

• Phase Contrast

• Scanning Electron Microscope

Which microscopy technique provides better resolution than confocal and uses infra-red wavelengths that are less damaging to cells?

• Transmission Electron Microscope

• Two-Photon

• Differential Interference Contrast

• Darkfield

Which type of electron microscope is similar to brightfield but uses an electron beam with a magnetic lens?

• Scanning Electron Microscope

• Transmission Electron Microscope

• Confocal Scopes

• Two-Photon

Which microscopy technique forms images of the surfaces of specimens?

• Scanning Electron Microscope

• Transmission Electron Microscope

• Phase Contrast

• Differential Interference Contrast

Which microscopy technique is particularly useful for viewing biofilms?

• Darkfield

• Confocal Scopes

• Two-Photon

• Phase Contrast

Which microscopy technique does not require staining to achieve high contrast images?

• Darkfield

• Phase Contrast

• Scanning Electron Microscope

• Transmission Electron Microscope

Which microscopy technique is known for using infra-red wavelengths?

• Confocal Scopes

• Two-Photon

• Darkfield

• Differential Interference Contrast