The Differences between Electron and Light Microsocpes

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  • Created by: janaki_n
  • Created on: 25-10-17 22:54
magnification = x1500
Light
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magnification = x500 000
Electron
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resolution = 0.25μm
light
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resolution = 250μm
electron
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radiation used is light beam
light
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radiation used is electron beam
electron
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dead, living, moving and abiotic material can be viewed
light
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dead, dehydrated and abiotic material can be viewed
electron
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portable and small
light
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not portable, big and static
electron
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specimen is easy to prepare
light
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specimen is difficult to prepare
electron
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colour dye is used to stain specimen
light
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heavy metal is used to stain specimen
electron
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a colour image is produced
light
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a black and white image is produced
electron
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specimen is placed on a glass slide, covered with a coverslip and placed on the stage of the microscope
light
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specimen is placed inside vacuum chamber
electron
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cheap
light
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expensive
electron
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Electron

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Front

resolution = 0.25μm

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Card 4

Front

resolution = 250μm

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Card 5

Front

radiation used is light beam

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