If a cell that takes up ½ of the field of view (field diameter of 1 mm) and is 20 ocular divisions long (each ocular division = 0.02 mm), accurately determine the size of the cell. The cell is ___ mm.
Microscopic examination
The analysis of minute organisms, cellular organization of any biological structure, and composition of body fluids with the help of a microscope is known as microscopic examination. The magnification of specimens or samples under study helps in attaining a clearer picture of it.
Gram Staining
Named after Hans Christian Gram, a Danish bacteriologist, Gram stain is one of the most powerful staining techniques within microbiology. This technique was introduced in 1882 to identify pneumonia-causing organisms. The Gram staining technique uses crystal violet or methylene blue as primary staining colors to distinguish gram-positive from gram-negative organisms. Under a microscope, the gram-positive organisms appear purple-brown, retaining the primary color. Gram-negative organisms appear pink or red as they do not acquire the color of the primary stain.
If a cell that takes up ½ of the field of view (field diameter of 1 mm) and is 20 ocular divisions long (each ocular division = 0.02 mm), accurately determine the size of the cell.
The cell is ___ mm.
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