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Light Microscope (LM) vs. Electron Microscope (EM) Flashcards

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Why can’t some organelles be seen using a light microscope?

A

LM has a lower resolution of 200 nm, so organelles smaller than this cannot be distinguished.

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State two advantages of an electron microscope over a light microscope.

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Higher resolution (0.5 nm) and greater magnification (up to 500,000x).

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Name two disadvantages of an electron microscope

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Non-portable and kills living cells due to vacuum use

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