So this thread got away from me for a bit...
So first off if you want to know if you can see bacteria with various magnifications. Yes depends on the species. From 0x-1000x.
So if you wondered what a bacterial type might look like under the scope, then look up its size and shape. A cocci(spherical) bacteria that is 5um will appear to be 0.5mm in diameter at 100x, 2mm at 400x and will be 5mm at 1000x.
Microscopes can be used in a scheme to help with identification. Not really needed though, just nice to have a visual sometimes.
Also 1000x is the highest allowable magnification by light microscopy, even though unscrupulous cheap suppliers might advertise higher mags.
So first off if you want to know if you can see bacteria with various magnifications. Yes depends on the species. From 0x-1000x.
So if you wondered what a bacterial type might look like under the scope, then look up its size and shape. A cocci(spherical) bacteria that is 5um will appear to be 0.5mm in diameter at 100x, 2mm at 400x and will be 5mm at 1000x.
Microscopes can be used in a scheme to help with identification. Not really needed though, just nice to have a visual sometimes.
Also 1000x is the highest allowable magnification by light microscopy, even though unscrupulous cheap suppliers might advertise higher mags.