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Chapter 4
Bio Exam Review
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
02/25/2012

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Magnification
Definition
Ration btw the size of an image produced by a microscope and ts actual size
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Resolution
Definition
ability to observe two adjacent objects as distinct from one another
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Contrast
Definition
How diff one structure looks from another-- enhanced by dyes
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Light VS Electron Microscope
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Using light for illumination, the max resolution is around .2 micrometers
Beams of electrons have shorter wavelength then light, and allow better resolution...electron microscope resolution 2nm
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Scanning electron microscope
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beams scans surface to make 3D image
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Transmission electron microscope
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transmitted though a sample
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Prokaryoric cells
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Simple cell structure, lack membrane enclosed nucleus, 2 domains--Bacteria and Archaea...both small
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