microscopy Flashcards
1
Q
formula for total magnification
A
power of eyepiece lens x power of objective lens
2
Q
formula for real size of specimen
A
magnification =
image size/real size
3
Q
why are iodine solutions used on specimens
A
as they are stains that highlight objects in a cell by adding colour in them so more details are seen
4
Q
what is the limit of light microscopes
A
the maximum magnification is only 1500 times
5
Q
what is the limit of electron microscopes
A
can only be used to see dead tissues
