The Microscope (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Basic unit of structure
Basic unit of structure
Cell
Cells are described as
Cells are described as
The building blocks of life
Every cell arises from
Every cell arises from
Pre-existing cells
Unit for measuring cells
Unit for measuring cells
Micrometres (m)
Scientist who coined 'cell' (1665)
Scientist who coined 'cell' (1665)
Robert Hooke
Two types of microscopes
Two types of microscopes
Compound Light & Electron
Compound Light Microscope can view
Compound Light Microscope can view
Nucleus
Electron Microscope can view
Electron Microscope can view
Cell ultrastructures
Total magnification formula
Total magnification formula
Eyepiece magnification objective magnification
Eyepiece lens function
Eyepiece lens function
Magnifies the object
Diaphragm function
Diaphragm function
Controls light passing through specimen
TEM full form
TEM full form
Transmission Electron Microscope
Scanning Electron Microscope function
Scanning Electron Microscope function
Views outer structure of specimen surface