AS- Topic 3&4: Viruses And Cells Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of microscopes?
A
Light and electron microscopes
2
Q
What are the advantages for each type of microscope?
A
Light microscope- allows viewing of living specimens and is in colour
Electron microscope- allows higher magnification of the specimen without loss in resolution
3
Q
What are the two types of electron microscopes?
A
Transmission electron microscopes (TEM)
Scanning electron microscopes (SEM)
4
Q
What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
A
Prokaryotic cells have their DNA freely floating in the cytoplasm, eukaryotic cells have their DNA in a membrane bound nucleus
