2: Microscopy

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2.1: Looking at Microbes
2.2: General Staining Methods
To properly visualize a microbe under a microscope, microbiologists use an array of stains to highlight cells and structures.
2.3: Microscopy
Microscopes allow for magnification and visualization of cells and cellular components that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
2.4: Other Types of Microscopy

Thumbnail: A compound microscope in a Biology lab. Image used with permission (CC -BY-SA 4.0; Acagastya).