Microscopy bingo

Exercise and reference answers

Clues and terms

1. Clue

   Dark image, bright field.

   Item

   Brightfield

2. Clue

   Glows on black.

   Item

   Darkfield

3. Clue

   Contrast without dye.

   Item

   Phase contrast

4. Clue

   Laser scans the depths.

   Item

   Confocal

5. Clue

   Sticks the sample down.

   Item

   Fixation

6. Clue

   Thin layer on the slide.

   Item

   Smear

7. Clue

   Cells take the colour.

   Item

   Positive stain

8. Clue

   Locks the dye in.

   Item

   Mordant

9. Clue

   Safranin at the end.

   Item

   Counterstain

Instructions

Read each clue and tap the term it describes.

Explanation