Learning Objectives:

• Understand the basic principles and practical aspects of fluorescence microscopy.
• Explain the function of different parts of the fluorescence microscope.
• Optimize fluorophore choice.
• Describe the application and limitations of fluorescence microscopy in biology.
• Understand the need for staining.

SOLUTION

Microorganisms are classified and identified based on shared characteristics and evolutionary origins. These classifications have changed over the years with new discoveries. Today, our three main domains of life are Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Currently, this taxonomy system does not allow for the inclusion of noncellular life, such as viruses and prions. There have been proposals to add a fourth category to include these noncellular organisms, but this has not yet been adopted.….Please click the icon below to access entire solution at $10