Microscopy

Question 1

what are the negatives of a light microscope

Answer 1

• limited magnification
• limited resolution

Question 2

what are the positives of a light microscope

Answer 2

• cheaper
  -portable
• can use live samples
  -easy to use

Question 3

what are the negatives of an electron microscope

Answer 3

• training required to use
  -only dead samples can be used
  -very expensive

Question 4

what are the positives of an electron microscope

Answer 4

• high magnification
• high resolution