1.4 - Microscopy (Light and Electron Microscopes)

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  • What are some advantages of light microscopes?
    Easy to use
    Relatively cheap
  • What are some disadvantages of light microscopes?
    Rely on light
    Resolution is limited to 0.2 micrometers - not good enough to study subcellular structures.
  • What are some disadvantages of electron microscopes?
    Big
    Very expensive
    Hard to use
  • What are some advantages of electron microscopes?
    Use electrons instead of light
    Maximum resolution is 0.1 nanometres - used to study sub cellular structures.