Microscopy Flashcards
1
Q
How do light microscopes work?
A
Uses light and magnifying lenses to observe small objects
2
Q
How do electron microscopes work?
A
Uses a beam of electrons in a vacuum
3
Q
Advantage of light microscopes
A
Can observe sub-cellular structures
4
Q
Disadvantage of light microscopes
A
Lower magnification
5
Q
Advantage of electron microscopes
A
High magnification
6
Q
Disadvantage of electron microscopes
A
Destroys the sample
7
Q
What is the Magnification Equation?
A
Magnification = Size of image / Actual size
