Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a difference between a compound light microscope and a transmission electron microscope?
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Which type of microscope is ideal for visualizing internal structures within a specimen?
A
Compound light microscope
B
Dissecting (stereo) microscope
C
Scanning electron microscope (SEM)
D
Transmission electron microscope (TEM)
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Understand the purpose of the question: The goal is to identify which type of microscope is best suited for visualizing internal structures within a specimen.
Review the characteristics of each microscope option: A compound light microscope uses visible light and lenses to magnify specimens, but it is limited in resolution and cannot visualize internal structures in detail. A dissecting (stereo) microscope is used for low magnification and surface-level observation, not internal structures. A scanning electron microscope (SEM) provides detailed 3D images of surfaces, not internal structures.
Focus on the transmission electron microscope (TEM): TEM uses a beam of electrons that passes through a thinly sliced specimen, allowing for high-resolution imaging of internal structures at the cellular or molecular level.
Compare the TEM to the other options: TEM is the only microscope in the list capable of visualizing internal structures with sufficient resolution, as it surpasses the limitations of light-based microscopes and SEM.
Conclude that the transmission electron microscope (TEM) is the ideal choice for visualizing internal structures within a specimen, based on its unique ability to provide detailed internal imaging.
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