microscopy xx Flashcards
1
Q
what are light microscopes?
A
-cheap
-allow you too see outline of cells
2
Q
whats an electron microscope?
A
-greater solving power
-higher resolution
-allow you to visualise finer details:
- organelles (sub-celluar structures)
3
Q
whats the equation for magnification?
A
image size/ object (cell) size
4
Q
what does a micrometer = in mm?
A
micrometre/ 1000= mm