microscopes Flashcards
1
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two types of electron microscopes
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transmission electron microscope
scanning electron microscope
2
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transmission electron microscope
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- use electromagnets to focus a beam of electrons
- transmitted through a thin specimens
- denser part of specimen absorbs more electrons, so it appears darker
- produces 2D images
3
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resolution of electron microscope
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very high
4
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scanning electron microscope
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- scan a beam of electrons across a specimen
- bounces off the surface, and electrons are detected forming an image
- produces 3D images
- since it can scan outside surface, specimen can be thick
5
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scanning electron microscope resolution
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lower
6
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light microscope
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- visible light passes through the specimen
- magnification up to 1500x
- glass lenses focus the light to produce a magnified image
- produces a 2D image
7
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advantage of light microscope
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- can observe live species
- affordable
- requires minimal preparation
8
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disadvantages of llight microscope
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- limited magnification and resolution
- cannot view detailed organelles
9
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advantages of electron microscope
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- high magnification and resolution
- detailed structures seen
- provides 3D imaging
10
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disadvantages of electron microscope
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- cannot view live specimens
- expensive
- sample preparation is complex
