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A2.2 Developments in Microscopy
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Total cards: 6•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
Key advantage of light microscopes
Back (Answer)
Can view living cells, inexpensive, simple preparation.
#2
Front (Question)
What is a TEM?
Back (Answer)
Uses electrons transmitted through specimen for ultra-high resolution.
#3
Front (Question)
Limitation of light microscopes
Back (Answer)
Limited resolution due to light wavelength.
#4
Front (Question)
What is an SEM?
Back (Answer)
Scans surface with electrons to produce 3D surface images.
#5
Front (Question)
Why must EM samples be dead?
Back (Answer)
Requires vacuum and heavy metal staining.
#6
Front (Question)
What is Cryo-EM?
Back (Answer)
Rapid freezing prevents crystal formation, enabling near-atomic resolution.