Unit 1 - Cells - Microscopy Flashcards
Light and Electron Microscopes
1
Q
What is the relevant equation for Magnification?
A
Magnification = Image size ÷ Actual size
2
Q
What is the difference between an electron and light microscope?
A
Light microscopes use light and lenses to form a magnified image of a specimen where as electron microscopes use electrons instead of light
3
Q
Advantages of Light microscopes over Electron microscopes
A
- Light microscopes are cheaper, take up less space
- Light microscopes can display colour images
4
Q
Advantages of Electron Microscopes over Light microscopes
A
- Higher resolution and magnification
5
Q
What is resolution?
A
The ability to distinguish between two points
