light and electron microscopes

• What are the two types of microscopes discussed in the video?

  Light microscopes and electron microscopes
• Why are light microscopes commonly thought of as conventional microscopes?

  They are used in classrooms and are familiar
• What is one advantage 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 for light microscopes?

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

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

  They are large, 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 clearly
• 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 without blurriness
• What are the pros and cons of light and electron microscopes?

  Light Microscopes:

  • Pros: Small, easy to use, cheap
  • Cons: Limited resolution (0.2 micrometers)

  
  

  Electron Microscopes:

  • Pros: High resolution (0.1 nanometers)
  • Cons: Large, expensive, hard to use
• What type of cell structure can be seen with an electron microscope?

  Mitochondria
• What type of cell was mentioned in the video as being observed with an electron microscope?

  Pancreatic cell
• What should you remember when comparing light and electron microscopes?

  The pros and cons of each type