Silver impregnation method of staining is useful to demonstrate_____________?

Correct answer: C. Both of the above

  • A. Bacterial flagella
  • B. Spirochetes
  • C. Both of the above
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Silver impregnation techniques can increase the visibility of very thin structures such as spirochetes and bacterial flagella. Thus, both listed structures may be demonstrated by suitable silver staining methods.

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