Bacteria are too small to see without the aid of a microscope. While some eucaryotes, such as protozoa, algae and yeast, can be seen at magnifications of 200X-400X, most bacteria can only be seen with 1000X magnification. ... Even with a microscope, bacteria cannot be seen easily unless they are stained.
Can you see bacteria with a 40x microscope?
While some eucaryotes, such as protozoa, algae and yeast, can be seen at magnifications of 200X-400X, most bacteria can only be seen with 1000X magnification. This requires a 100X oil immersion objective and 10X eyepieces.. Even with a microscope, bacteria cannot be seen easily unless they are stained.
How do you see bugs under a microscope?
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What are the two major types of stereo microscopes?
There are two major stereo microscope types, Greenough and common main objective (CMO) stereo microscopes.
What type of microscope is best for viewing bacteria?