Staining helps to visualize bacteria by:
A) increasing the size of the cells
B) increasing the motility of the cells
C) increasing the contrast of the image
D) increasing the magnification of the image
E) increasing the aberration of the image

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Staining helps to increase the contrast of the image, making it easier to identify specific features of the bacteria such as the shape, size, and arrangement. It does not increase the size, motility, or magnification of the image, nor does it increase the aberration.

Staining Helps to Visualize Bacteria By