A foreign object that is visible through a microscope, but is unrelated to the specimen and may be misinterpreted when the specimen is examined, is a(n) ____.
A) reagent
B) calibration
C) artifact
D) standard
E) control

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An artifact in microscopy refers to any foreign object or material present in the specimen that is not related to the specimen itself. Artifacts can be introduced during specimen preparation or can be inherent to the microscopy system, and they may lead to misinterpretation of the specimen's true nature.

A Foreign Object That Is Visible Through a Microscope, but Is