Microscopy

• What are the two types of microscope?

  • Electron microscopes
  • Light microscopes
• Which type of microscope has a stronger magnification?

  Electron microscopes
• What do light microscopes allow people to see?

  Cells and large subcellular structures
• What do electron microscopes use instead of light to form an image?

  Electrons
• Which type of microscope has a higher resolution?

  Electron microscopes
• What is the formula for calculating magnification?

  Magnification = image size ÷ real size