Question

Which of the following characteristics of a microorganism can be readily determined by directly observing the stained microorganism through a light microscope? (Check all that apply.)

Answer 1

The characteristics of a microorganism that can be readily determined by directly observing the stained microorganism through a light microscope include: cell morphology, cell size, cell arrangement, and the presence of flagella or cilia. The correct options are: cell morphology, cell size, cell arrangement, and the presence of flagella or cilia.