Cytophotometer (Noun)
Meaning
A photometer that can be used to locate and identify chemical compounds in a cell by measuring the intensity of the light that passes through stained sections of the cytoplasm.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cytophotometer is a highly specialized instrument used in cell biology to analyze the chemical composition of cellular structures.
- Researchers utilized a cytophotometer to quantify the amount of protein present in the stained sections of the cytoplasm.
- By employing a cytophotometer, scientists can accurately identify and measure the concentration of specific chemical compounds within cells.
- The cytophotometer's advanced technology allows for precise measurements of light intensity, enabling researchers to detect even slight variations in chemical composition.
- A cytophotometer was used to analyze the effects of different environmental factors on the chemical composition of cellular structures in various species.