Microscopy terms

Question 1

Microscopy

Answer 1

is the technical field of using microscopes to view objects and areas of objects that cannot be seen with the naked eye

Question 2

Magnification

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the ability to view an object as larger - simply a function of making an object appear bigger

Question 3

Resolution

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The amount of detail you can see - ability to tell apart different objects -

Question 4

Field of View

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area viewed when looking into a microscope

Question 5

Compound light Microscope

Answer 5

• High magnification ranging from 40- 1000x
• Good for viewing thin sections of specimens that are micrometers in length and width: cells, protozoan, some bacteria
• Multiple lenses are able to reveal a great amount of detail in samples
• The light source is underneath the specimen while using a compound microscope

Question 6

Stereo/Dissecting Microscope

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• Very versatile: designed for viewing whole objects (3-dimensional) such as rocks, insects and flowers, but can also be used for viewing prepared slides
• Helpful tool for nature studies
• Lower power than compound microscopes
• Magnification levels range from 10 to 40x

Question 7

Pocket/Field Microscope

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used of field studies - light and portable

Question 8

SEM Scanning Electron Microscope

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• Can magnify over 2,000,000 x
• Electrons bounce off the specimen
• Produces a three dimensional image with great surface detail

Question 9

TEM Transmission Electron Microscopy

Answer 9

The method of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) is used to examine the characteristics of incredibly small specimens. The method makes use of an accelerated electron beam that travels through a very thin specimen to allow researchers to see characteristics like structure and shape.

Question 10

Wet Mount

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Made for temporary use - made in a lab

Question 11

prepared slide

Answer 11

made for longtime use - purchased