Magnification
size of image divided by actual size of the object
Resolution
the minimum distance apart that two objects can be in order for them to appear as separate objects
Cell fractionation
process in which cells are broken up and the different organelles that they contain are separated out.
before it can happen it has to be placed in a cold, buffered isotonic solution.
why is the solution cold, buffered and isotonic
Cold: To reduce enzyme activity so organelles aren’t broken down.
Isotonic: To prevent organelles bursting or shrinking
Buffered: To maintain a constant PH