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Sample Preparation Techniques in Light Microscopy | Microbiology

One of the most attractive features of light microscopy is the ease with which most specimens can be prepared for examination. Preparation often involves nothing more than mounting a small piece of the specimen in a suitable liquid on a glass slide and covering it with a glass coverslip. The slide is then positioned on the specimen stage of the [...]

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Anatomy of Bacteria | Organisms | Microbiology

The anatomy of bacteria or any organism refers to its size and shape and the structural features that make it distinctive. Anatomy is an inherited trait derived from information stored in the chromosomal DNA. This trait is passed from generation to generation in the genes. Viewed under the light microscope, most bacteria appear in variations of three different shapes – [...]

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Bacteria and its Etiological Agents | Microbiology

Here is a list of some of the bacteria and its specific etiological agents which causes diseases in man and animals. Also learn about its prevention and control. Corynebacterium: The members of the genus are slender, straight to slightly curved rods, with irregularly stained segments or granules. Frequently show pointed or club-shaped swellings at the ends. Snapping division produces angular [...]

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