What is an endospore stain? Why is it medically relevant What is an electron microscope? What...

What is an endospore stain? Why is it medically relevant

What is an electron microscope? What are some differences as compared to a light-microscope?

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Answer1: Endospores (seed-like form but it is not a true spore) are dormant, tough and non-reproductive structure produced by some bacteria (bacillus, clostridia) to prevent the loss of reproductive spores in adverse conditions (lack of water, oxygen, nutrients, favourable pH and temperature etc.) for extended period of time. The endospore stains are differential stain used to stain help in visualisation of bacteria. The endospore stain used for the differentiation of bacteria into endospore former and non-endospore former.

Answer2: Based on the source of light used for the visualisation of the objective microscope are of different types. Light microscope; in which normal light (sunlight) used as a light source for the visualization of object. In an electron microscope; a beam of electron used as a source for the visualization of objects.

Comparative of light and electron microscope

Characteristics	Light microscope	Electron microscope
Source of light	Normal light	Moving beam of electron
Lenses	Normal lens (1X,5X, 10X,40X and 100X)	Coiled shaped electromagnets in place of lenses.
Resolution	Less (200nm)	More (0.5nm)
Magnification	Less (maximum 1500X)	High (100000X)
Colour	Colour micrograph can be seen	Black and white micrograph only saw
Type of specimen can be seen	Small organisms, invertebrates and even a whole cell can be seen	Cell organelles, smallest bacteria and viruses can be seen

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