Microscopy Flashcards
1
Q
Light
A
-uses light an different lenses to magnify objects
-through the eyepiece
-good resolution=x1000
2
Q
Electron
A
-Uses electrons to reduce detailed images
-High magnification ( x200000-x2000000) and high resolution
-2 types: transmission electron microscopes (TEM) and scanning electron microscopes (SEM)
3
Q
Equation
A
Magnification=image size/actual size
4
Q
Staining
A
Used to see cell structures more clearly
5
Q
Gram staining
A
Stains gram positive bacteria red & gram negative violet
6
Q
Eosin
A
Stains red blood cells and cell membranes pink or red
7
Q
Iodine
A
Stains starch blue-back
8
Q
Methylene blue
A
Stains nuclei and chromosomes blue
