Microscopy Flashcards
1
Q
Which type of microscopy uses a series of mirrors and lenses to manipulate light to magnify specimen? (often relies on staining)
A
Light microscopy
2
Q
What type of electron microscopy focuses electrons through the sample which is thin sections of a specimen stained with heavy metals.
A
Transmission electron microscopy
3
Q
what type of electron microscopy scans for electrons upon sample surface which is covered in a thin layer of gold to help excite e- to be detected?
A
scanning electron microscopy
3
Q
what type of electron microscopy allows visualisation and resolution of individual biomolecules such as proteins by snap-freezing them in ethane- a cryogen-like liquid- preserving it in natural state?
A
cryogenic electron microscopy
