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What is light microscopy

Use visable light and magnifying lenses to observe small objects

Positive of light microscopy

Can observe subcellular structures

Limitations of light microscopy

Lower magnification (x500) and resolution (x200nm)

What is electron microscopy

Beam with a wavelength less than 1nm to visualise specimen

Positive of electron microscopy

X500000 magnification, High resolution electron micrograph produced

Limitation of. Electron microscopy

Destroys the sample.