Exploring The Cell 2 Flashcards
0
Q
Do electron microscopes produce higher or lower resolution then light microscopes?
A
They offer higher resolution
1
Q
What do electron microscopes use instead of light?
A
Beams of electrons
2
Q
What is the size of the smallest structure that can be seen by a light microscope?
A
1 millionth of a meter
3
Q
What is the size of the smallest structure that can be seen by an electron microscope?
A
1 billionth of a meter
4
Q
Electron microscopy can only be used to view what type of cells and tissue?
A
Nonlivin
5
Q
What is a micrograph?
A
A photo of an object seen through a microscope
