Microscopy (Edexcel GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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In which century were light microscopes invented?
In which century were light microscopes invented?
16th century
What is the maximum magnification of light microscopes?
What is the maximum magnification of light microscopes?
1500 times
What is the resolution limit of light microscopes?
What is the resolution limit of light microscopes?
200 nanometers
When were electron microscopes developed?
When were electron microscopes developed?
1930s
What do electron microscopes use to create images?
What do electron microscopes use to create images?
Electron beams
What is the resolution of a TEM?
What is the resolution of a TEM?
0.2 nm
What type of images does a SEM produce?
What type of images does a SEM produce?
3D surface 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 chloroplast internal membranes carry out?
What process do chloroplast internal membranes carry out?
Photosynthesis
Which microscope allows 3D reconstructions of cells?
Which microscope allows 3D reconstructions of cells?
Confocal laser scanning microscope
How much better is TEM resolution compared to light microscopes?
How much better is TEM resolution compared to light microscopes?
Over 1000 times better