mircoscopy Flashcards
(10 cards)
why are microscopes used
they magnify organelles enabling us to see the structures more clearly
what are the two types of microscopes
light and electron
how does the electron microscope work
it beams electrons at or though the specimen
what is the total magnification calculation
magnification of the eyepiece x magnification of the objective lens
what is the calculation of magnification
she of image / size of real object
what is the advantage of an electron microscope
they produce higher magnification and resolution
what is the disadvantage of a electron microscope
they are expensive
what is the advantage of a light microscope
they are cheaper and often used in school labs
what are the disadvantages of a light microscope
they produce lower magnification and resolution
all living organisms consist of ?
cells
