2.3 Summary Questions Flashcards
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Explain why you would see more detail with an electron microscope than with a light microscope. (2 marks)
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2
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Define the term artefact with reference to microscopy. (2 marks)
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3
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Explain why artefacts are more likely to be produced when preparing samples for electron microscopy than for light microscopy. (3 marks)
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Explain the meaning of fluorescence. (2 marks)
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5
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State why lasers are used to produce illumination. (1 mark)
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6
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Explain the purpose of the pinhole aperture in confocal microscopy. (3 marks)
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7
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One limitation of confocal microscopy is that it can’t be used for deep tissue imaging. Suggest why. (1 mark)
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