microscopy Flashcards
1
Q
equation for magnification
A
image size ÷ actual size
2
Q
what does ‘μm’ stand for?
A
micrometre
3
Q
what does ‘nm’ stand for?
A
nanometre
4
Q
1mm=____μm
A
1000μm
5
Q
which microscope was developed first?
A
light microscope
6
Q
what do electron microscopes give?
A
greater magnification and resolution
7
Q
what can electron microscopes allow people to see?
A
more subcellular structures and
develop our understanding of them