Light vs Electron: Microscopes

Question 1

What is the definition of resolution?

Answer 1

Resolution is the ability to distinguish between two points on an image. ie. the amount of detail.

Question 2

Which microscope has a higher resolution (electron vs light) ?

Answer 2

Electron microscope has more detail therefore, higher resolution.

Question 3

Which microscope has colour and which doesn’t ?

Answer 3

• Light microscope has colour.
• Electron microscope is monochromatic (no colour.)

Question 4

Which microscope has a greater magnification?

Answer 4

• Electron microscopes have a much higher magnification power.

Question 5

How has electron microscopy increased understanding of sub- cellular structures?

Answer 5

Electron microscope has:
- Higher magnification power
- Higher resolution power
- See cells in finer detail
- See structures in finer details and undertsand them more.