Microscopy Flashcards

1
Q

Name the two types of microscopes

A

Light microscope

Electron microscope

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2
Q

What’s a light microscope

A

Simple design allows you to see certain cells

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3
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What’s a electron microscope

A

Has a larger magnification so we can see cell structures more clearly

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4
Q

What’s the lens in a microscope

A

Allows u to choose doffrent magnications which allows u to zoom in

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5
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What is the focus on a magnification

A

Make our image clear enough to see (improves the resolution)

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6
Q

What’s resolution

A

The ability of a microscope to pick up detail in an image

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