8.2 - Electron Microscopy (EM) Foundations
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of electron microscopy?
💡 Hint: Think about the difference with light microscopy.
Name one type of electron microscopy.
💡 Hint: Remember the two types we discussed in class.
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What is the main advantage of electron microscopy over light microscopy?
💡 Hint: Think about what allows for seeing details in smaller structures.
True or False: Scanning Electron Microscopy observes internal structures.
💡 Hint: Recall what each type of electron microscopy focuses on.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss how the advancements in electron microscopy have transformed biological research in the past two decades.
💡 Hint: Consider recent technologies and discoveries made possible through EM.
Analyze a hypothetical situation where improper sample preparation leads to artifacts in EM images. Discuss possible outcomes and solutions.
💡 Hint: Think about how each step can impact the final image quality.
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