2.1.1 MICROSCOPY Flashcards

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magnification

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the amount of times larger the image of an object is compared to the objects actual size

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resolution

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how well the microscope can distinguish between two separate points on an image as two separate objects

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how does an optical (light) microscope work

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  • light passes through thin sample layer that is mounted on a glass slide
  • light is focused through lenses forming an image for viewing on eyepiece
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pros of optical (light) microscope

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  • cheap
  • easy to use
  • portable
  • able to study living specimen/ tissue
  • can produce colored images
  • can view basic structures (e.g: nucleus)
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cons of optical (light) microscope

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  • low resolution
  • low magnification
  • specimen may require staining before viewing
  • cannot be used in places with bright light
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why does optical (light) microscopes have low resolution

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  • the wavelength of light is too long to pass through two separate structures
  • so it cant distinguish between two close-together but separate objects in the image
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magnification (light microscope) equation

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objective lens x magnifying lens

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photomicrograph

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image seen viewing specimen on a light microsocope

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Laser scanning confocal microscope LSCM

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uses laser light to scan object point by point and assemble a pixel image on a computer screen

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pros of LCSM microscope

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  • can view image in different dimensional images
  • high resolution
  • viewing of living things
  • has depth selectivity to focus on organelles at different depths
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how do a transmission electron microscope work

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  • electron gun fires electron beam down
  • condenser lens focuses electrons in one beam
  • beam passes through chemically-fixed, dehydrated, and stained specimen
  • objective lens focuses beam into image
    image enlarges and viewed on phosphor screen
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pros of TEM

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  • very high magnification allowing viewing of cells in great depth
  • high resolution of a samples inner structure
  • 2d image of cells ultrastructure
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cons of TEM

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  • sample needs to be thinned and chemically fixed, and dehydrated
  • shows 3d structures in 2d which can be difficult to interpret
  • difficult to use
  • cant view live specimens
  • requires training as difficult to use
  • large and expensive
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how is specimen prepared for TEM

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  • specimen is fixed in formaldehyde to preserve cells structure
  • dehydrated as water from cell is replaced with organic solvent (ethanol)
  • replace solvent w resin
  • thin down specimen
  • stain using metal salts to increase contrast
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how does a scanning electron microscope work SEM

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  • electron gun shoots electron beam
  • electrons reflect off sample surface
  • the reflected electrons are focused on screen
  • producing a 3d image of cells
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pros of scanning electron

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  • produces 3d visual of cells topography
  • fast (produces visual in under 5 mins)
  • high magnification
  • high resolution
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cons of SEM

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  • expensive
  • require training to operate
  • risk of radiation exposure
  • cannot view live cells
  • uses harmful metallic salt stains
18
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preparing specimen for SEM

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  • fix sample using formaldehyde
  • dehydrate sample using solvent (ethanol) to replace water
  • mount sample on Aluminium stub
  • coat sample in conductive metal (gold)
19
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SEM vs TEM

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SEM = 3d vs TEM = 2d

SEM = cell topography vs TEM = ultrastructure inside cell

SEM = thick sample vs TEM = thin sample

SEM = lower resolution vs TEM = higher resolution

SEM = lower magnification vs TEM = Higher magnification

20
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methylene blue

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all purpose stain

21
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acetic orcein

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binds to DNA and stains chromosomes dark red

22
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eosin

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stains cytoplasm

23
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sudan red

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stains lipids

24
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iodine in potassium iodide

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stains cellulose in plant cell walls yellow
and starch granules blue/black

25
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equation for magnification (mia)

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magnification = image / actual

26
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how to draw cell

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draw cell in pencil
label structures
give magnification scale

27
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eyepiece graticules

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measuring device in eyepiece of microscope

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stage graticule

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scale placed on microscope stage to calibrate eyepiece graticules

29
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differential staining

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Specimens stained with multiple dyes so different tissues in specimen show

30
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onion cell microscope experiment

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use scalpel to peel off thin onion epidermis (specimen)
lay specimen flat on glass slide using tweezers
add two drops of iodine in potassium iodide to stain (eg: cell wall is now dyed yellow)
apply cover slip on top at 45 degree angle
clip slide on to microscope stage for viewing

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cheek cell microscope experiment

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collect epithelial cells by rubbing sterile cotton swab on inner cheek
smear cells onto clean microscope slide
add two drops of methylene blue dye and let stain for 30 seconds
place cover slip on top at 45 degree angle
clip slide onto microscope stage for veiwing

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pond water microscope experiment

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using pipette collect a few drops of pondwater
place one drop in middle of clean microscope slide
add methyl cellulose: slow organisms from moving
add stain (methylene blue or I in KI)
place cover slip on top at 45 degree angle
clip slide onto microscope stage

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blood microscope experiment

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prick finger with needle dropping one drop of blood onto edge of clean microscope slide
at 45 degree angle hold slide and spread drop across slide
let blood air dry and add giemsa stain
wait 2 minutes
add drops of distilled water and let dry
place coverslip on and clip slide onto stage

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artefacts (microscopy)

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structures that appear in an image but are not part of the specimen