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Microscopy: Examination of the microscopic structure of the colony can provide information about the nature of the organism. This may include observation of cell shape, size, and arrangement, as well as the presence of structures such as hyphae (in fungi) or flagella (in some bacteria). | '''Microscopy:''' Examination of the microscopic structure of the colony can provide information about the nature of the organism. This may include observation of cell shape, size, and arrangement, as well as the presence of structures such as hyphae (in fungi) or flagella (in some bacteria). | ||
'''Staining techniques:''' Different staining techniques can be used to highlight specific features of the cells and can aid in the identification of the organism. For example, Gram staining is commonly used to differentiate between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. | '''Staining techniques:''' Different staining techniques can be used to highlight specific features of the cells and can aid in the identification of the organism. For example, Gram staining is commonly used to differentiate between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. |
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