Describe the disadvantages of a wet mount. Which of these is incorrect? Most living cells are transparent and therefore show little contrast with the external medium. The sample rapidly converts absorbed light to heat, thus tending to overheat and dry out. The cells are living. It uses chemical treatment. None of these is incorrect All but two All but one
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