Microscopy

• What is the main function of microscopes?

  To magnify images of specimens
• What have light microscopes allowed scientists to discover?

  Structures inside cells, like the nucleus
• What is a limitation of light microscopes regarding magnification?

  They have limited magnification power
• What is another major limitation of light microscopes?

  They have limited resolution, causing blurriness
• Why was the electron microscope invented?

  To explore structures inside cells in detail
• What are the key advantages of electron microscopes?

  Greater magnification and resolution
• What can be seen in a nucleus using an electron microscope?

  Details that are not visible with light microscopes
• What are the advantages of using an electron microscope over a light microscope?

  • Much greater magnification
  • Higher resolution
  • Ability to see fine details in specimens
• What are common applications of electron microscopes?

  • Studying cell structures
  • Analyzing materials at a microscopic level
  • Research in biology and materials science
• What is the typical magnification range for light microscopes?

  • Up to 1,000 times
• What is the typical magnification range for electron microscopes?

  • Up to 1,000,000 times