Cellular Microscopy Techniques
Biology ⇒ Cell Biology
Cellular Microscopy Techniques starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how differential interference contrast (DIC) microscopy differs from phase-contrast microscopy.
Describe one reason why electron microscopes have higher resolving power than light microscopes.
Describe the main difference between transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
Describe the main limitation of using high magnification in light microscopy.
Explain why living cells cannot be observed with a transmission electron microscope.
Explain why samples must be placed in a vacuum for electron microscopy.
Explain why staining is often necessary in light microscopy.
Name one advantage and one limitation of using fluorescence microscopy.
Name one cellular structure that can be observed with a light microscope but not with the naked eye.
Name one reason why fixation is important in preparing specimens for microscopy.
Name the two main types of electron microscopes.
What is the function of immersion oil in light microscopy?
What is the main advantage of using confocal microscopy over traditional fluorescence microscopy?
What is the main purpose of using a cover slip when preparing a slide for light microscopy?
