Microscopy (Edexcel GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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In which century were light microscopes invented?
In which century were light microscopes invented?
16th century
What is the typical maximum magnification of a light microscope?
What is the typical maximum magnification of a light microscope?
1500x
What is the resolution limit of a light microscope?
What is the resolution limit of a light microscope?
200 nm
What do electron microscopes use instead of light to create images?
What do electron microscopes use instead of light to create images?
A beam of electrons
When were electron microscopes developed?
When were electron microscopes developed?
1930s
What resolution can a TEM achieve?
What resolution can a TEM achieve?
0.2 nm
What type of images does a scanning electron microscope (SEM) provide?
What type of images does a scanning electron microscope (SEM) provide?
Detailed 3D images
What are the inner folds of mitochondria called?
What are the inner folds of mitochondria called?
Cristae
What role do ribosomes play in cells?
What role do ribosomes play in cells?
Protein synthesis
What process do the internal membranes of chloroplasts carry out?
What process do the internal membranes of chloroplasts carry out?
Photosynthesis