What is the difference between light and electron?

• Why are light microscopes considered conventional microscopes?

  They are commonly used in classrooms
• What are the advantages of light microscopes?

  They are small, easy to use, and cheap
• What is the resolution limit of light microscopes?

  0.2 micrometers
• What does a resolution of 0.2 micrometers mean?

  Details less than 0.2 micrometers appear blurry
• What can light microscopes be used to observe?

  Individual cells like onion cells
• What are the characteristics of electron microscopes?

  They are big, expensive, and hard to use
• What is the benefit of using electrons in electron microscopes?

  Electrons have a wavelength of 0.1 nanometers
• What is the maximum resolution of electron microscopes?

  0.1 nanometers
• How does the resolution of electron microscopes compare to light microscopes?

  Electron microscopes have 2000 times better resolution
• Why is a smaller resolution value better?

  It allows seeing tinier details
• What can electron microscopes be used to study?

  Sub-cellular structures like mitochondria
• What is a key difference in the images produced by light and electron microscopes?

  Electron microscopes provide higher magnifications
• What are the pros and cons of light microscopes?

  Pros:

  • Small
  • Easy to use
  • Relatively cheap

  
  

  Cons:

  • Limited resolution (0.2 micrometers)
  • Not suitable for sub-cellular structures
• What are the pros and cons of electron microscopes?

  Pros:

  • High resolution (0.1 nanometers)
  • Can study sub-cellular structures

  
  

  Cons:

  • Large
  • Expensive
  • Hard to use
• What type of cell structure was shown in the electron microscope image?

  Nucleus and mitochondria
• What should you remember when comparing light and electron microscopes?

  The pros and cons of each type
• Where can you find practice questions on this topic?

  On the website linked in the video