Practice Microscopy (1.7.1) - Cell Theory - IB 12 Biology
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Question 1 Easy

What does light microscopy use to magnify specimens?

💡 Hint: Think about how ordinary microscopes work.

Question 2 Easy

Name one advantage of electron microscopy.

💡 Hint: Consider what allows us to see smaller details.

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Question 1

What is the primary advantage of light microscopy?

A) Higher resolution
B) Ability to observe living cells
C) More detailed images

💡 Hint: Think about what you can do with light.

Question 2

True or False: Electron microscopy can view living cells.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to living cells when placed in a vacuum.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Considering their applications, under what circumstances would you recommend using light microscopy over electron microscopy, and vice versa?

💡 Hint: Think about the living versus non-living aspect.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the impact of resolution on the efficacy of microscopy in biological research. Why does it matter?

💡 Hint: Consider how missing details can affect biological conclusions.

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