Advantages of a Light Microscope 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyPractical applications of biologyASEdexcel Created by: Ellie HadleyCreated on: 26-05-13 10:02 Advantages of a Light Microscope Living plants and animals can be seen directly Relatively cheap Largely accessible Can be transported easily Comparisons can be made 1 of 4 Disadvantages of a Light Microscope Artefacts can be produced What is seen may be a result of preparation Limited powers of resolution and magnification 2 of 4 Advantages of an Electron Microscope Large powers of resolution and magnification Many details of specimen can be seen 3 of 4 Disadvantages of an Electron Microscope Specimens have to be dead Examinations occur in a vacuum Resulting artefacts Expensive Large piece of equipment Constant temperature and pressure needed Difficult to access 4 of 4
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