Question

Compare your observations of micrograph obtained from your the optical microscope, the scanning electron microscope and the transmission electron microscope?

Answer 1

Scanning electron microscope: is useful for detailed study of the topography of a specimen.

Transmission electron microscope: is used to study the internal structure of cells.

Answer 2

Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM)

Electron stream Fine, focused beam Broad beam

Image taken Topographical/surface Internal structure

Resolution Lower resolution Higher resolution

Magnification Up to 2,000,000 times Up to 50,000,000 times

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