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Light Microscope(LM)
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visible light that is passed through a specimen and then through a glass lens
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Magnification
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The degree to which the scope enlarges the image
Magnification x actual size (40x) |
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Resolution
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The measure of clarity of an image
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Cell Theory
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"All living things are made up of at least one or more cell"
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Electron Microscope (EM)
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Focuses a beam of electrons through a specimen or onto its surface
"Uses beams of electrons and magnets" •can't view living organisms •No colors, color is a product of light |
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Two types of electron microscope:
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Transmission EM (TEM)- shoots electron beams through slices of cells
Scanning EM (SEM)- bounces electron beams off cell surfaces |
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Hydrophilic
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"water-loving" attracted to water
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Hydrophobic
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"water-fearing" not attracted to water
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Polar
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Unequal distribution of charges
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Plasma Membrane
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Forms a flexible boundary between the living cell and its surroundings
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