Category: Microscopy FAQ

What are the effects of air bubbles under the cover glass?
Air bubbles in wet mounts can also have beneficial effects. They may supply ciliates and other organisms with oxygen.

How does alcohol chemically fix specimens?
Alcohol can be used for fixing specimens, but is not commonly used for fixing bacteria.

What organisms can be viewed using a wet mount?
A wet mount uses a liquid mounting medium, in most cases water.

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