Cambridge AS & A Level Biology
1.1The microscope in cell studies
The microscope in cell studies in Cambridge AS & A Level Biology: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 1.1.1Make temporary preparations of cellular material for viewing with a light microscope.
- 1.1.2Draw cells from microscope slides and photomicrographs.
- 1.1.3Calculate magnifications of images and actual sizes of specimens from drawings, photomicrographs and electron micrographs (scanning and transmission).
- 1.1.4Use an eyepiece graticule and stage micrometer to measure, in mm, µm and nm.
- 1.1.5Define resolution and magnification and explain how they differ in light and electron microscopy.
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Microscopes, magnification and resolution
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