Microscopy - Light & Electron Microscopes

This lesson covers:

  1. The pros and cons of light and electron microscopes 
Illustration of a balance scale comparing the cost of two types of microscopes.

Which type of microscope is cheaper to buy?

Light microscope 

Electron microscope 

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Which type of microscope is easier to use?

Light microscope 

Electron microscope 

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Which type of microscope has better resolution (can be used to see smaller details)?

Light microscope 

Electron microscope 

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Illustration of a cell showing various sub-cellular structures and organelles.

Which type of microscope should be used to study sub-cellular structures (organelles)?

Light microscope 

Electron microscope 

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Electron microscope image showing detailed cellular structures including organelles and membranes.

Which type of microscope do you think has been used to produce the image above?


Light microscope 

Electron microscope 

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