Unit 1 Cells - The Electron Microscope Flashcards
1
Q
What is RESOLUTION?
A
The ability of a microscope to see detail
2
Q
What passes through a specimen to help biologists investigate detail inside cells?
A
Pass a beam of electrons through specimen.
3
Q
What are some obstacles with electron microscopes?
A
They are large, very expensive and require special rooms to house them.
Techniques used to prepare tissue are complex and cause death ot the tissue.
4
Q
What magnication can be obtained?
A
up to 5 000 000
