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The Study of Cells

Question 4 • Anatomy & Physiology A

What are the differences between light microscopes and electron microscopes? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
Electron microscopes use visible light, while light microscopes do not.
B
Electron microscopes use a stream of electrons, while light microscopes do not.
C
Light microscopes can visualize smaller features than electron microscopes.
D
Electron microscopes can visualize smaller features than light microscopes.

Explanation

Electron microscopes form images using a stream of electrons, while light microscopes use visible light. Electrons allow electron microscopes to resolve much smaller features than light microscopes, so B and D are correct. A reverses which microscope uses visible light, and C reverses the difference in resolution.

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