Which microscope objective is ONLY used for viewing bacteria?

In order for the stain to penetrate the impervious coat of the spore, which primary stain is steamed into the cell surface?

Here is the result of your broth that touched your thumb. Did any bacteria grow? How do you know that?

When viewing a hanging drop, it is important to adjust the condenser using the iris diaphragm. What is the function of this part of the microscope?

A thick waxy layer of what substance in the cell wall constitutes the major portion of the mycobacterial cell wall, separating it from other microorganisms?

Which of the following describes streptobacilli?

Which of the following microorganisms are cocci that grow in chains, beta-hemolytic and cause strep throat?

When viewing a hanging drop, it is important to adjust the condenser using the iris diaphragm. What is the function of this part of the microscope?

What is the purpose of allowing the bacterial smear to dry once it has been placed onto the surface of the slide?

Why should negatively stained slides be handled with extra precaution?