lab test 4

The simplest way to make a slide of bacteria is to prepare a

Finding bacteria on a wet mount an be difficult for a beginner because bacteria are

a better way to observe bacteria for the first time is to prepare a slide by a process called

Negative staining consists of mixing the microorganisms in a small amt of ___________ and spreading the mixture over the surface of the slide.

These 2 pigments are NOT bacterial stains, they _________migroorganisms.

Nigrosine & india ink ____________ to leave the organisms transparent & visible in the darkened field.

Although this technique has limitations, it can be useful for determining

Since no heat is applied to the slide, there is

Negative staining is also useful for _______________that dont stain readily with ordinary dyes

When studying bacteria using a negative stain,

When using this method, make the smear thick at one end and feather-thin at the other, the ideal spot to study the organisms is