Tools and Techniques Used in Biology
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Biology
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What to Focus On
- Anton Van Leeuwenhoek invented the first microscope.
- Simple microscopes use one lens; compound microscopes use two.
- Microscopes magnify objects and improve resolution.
- Compound microscope uses transmitted light and two lenses.
- Phase-contrast microscope is ideal for viewing living cells.
- Electron microscopes use electron beams and require vacuum conditions.
- Compound microscope: light source, glass lens, up to 1500× magnification.
- Electron microscope: electron beam, electromagnetic lens, up to 200,000× magnification.
- Only dead cells can be viewed under electron microscopes.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Electron microscopes can be used to observe living cells because they give very high magnification.
The magnifying power of a microscope is the only factor that matters for seeing small structures clearly.
Simple microscope and dissecting microscope are completely different instruments.
Memory Tips
Five main tools/techniques in biology: Microscopy, Cytochemistry, Autoradiography, Chromatography, Cell Fractionation
Simple vs Compound Microscope: Number of lenses
Parts of a Compound Microscope: Eye piece, Objective lens, Stage, Condenser, Mirror
Magnification vs Resolving Power
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