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The scanning tunneling microscope has a small probe which actually more like "feels" the size of the atoms and reads this out on a computer screen. The probe can pick up individual atoms. IBM used a STM years ago to spell I B M with uranium atoms and took a picture of it. But one does not actually directly "see" the atoms.

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What type of microscope is used to show the fine detail of cell organelles as well as a spindle figured fibers and chromosomes as seen during anaphase?

compound light microscope


What instrument used to take pictures of atoms and molecules within a substance?

A scanning tunneling microscope (STM) or an atomic force microscope (AFM) is typically used to capture images of atoms and molecules within a substance. These instruments use a sharp tip to scan the surface of a sample at the atomic level, allowing for visualization of individual atoms and molecules.


What type of microscope can be used to view non living specimens?

The light microscope and the electron microscope refers to the type of microscope that is used to view the non- living specimen. The non-living specimen is usually placed in a slide.


What type of microscope is used to show cell organelles during anaphase?

A fluorescence microscope is commonly used to visualize cell organelles during anaphase. This type of microscope utilizes fluorescent dyes that bind to specific organelles, allowing researchers to observe and distinguish various cellular components in live or fixed cells. Additionally, confocal microscopy can also be employed for higher resolution imaging of organelles during this phase of cell division.


What type of microscope is used to view cardiac muscle?

A light microscope is commonly used to view cardiac muscle tissue. Electron microscopes can also be used for more detailed imaging of the ultrastructure of cardiac muscle cells.

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What piece of the apparatus would be used to show that a tissue contains cells of the same type?

A microscope would be used to show that a tissue contains cells of the same type. This would involve preparing a tissue sample, sectioning it thinly, staining it, and then observing the cells under the microscope to determine their type and characteristics.


What piece of apparatus would be used to show that a tissue contains cell of the same type?

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What type of microscope is used to view the organs of an earthworm?

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What type of model is used to show objects that are too small or too large for the naked eye to see completely?

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Which microscope is used to view atoms of an element?

First of all atoms are invisible we will never see them okay. But you can use a electric microscope to observe and study them. Sadly they are huge and expensive


What type of microscope can be used if items are too small to be seen with a regular microscope?

a compound light microscope


Do atoms need to be seen in a microscope?

Atoms are too small to be seen with a standard optical microscope due to their size. Instead, advanced techniques such as scanning tunneling microscopy or atomic force microscopy are used to indirectly visualize atoms.


What instrument used to take pictures of atoms and molecules within a substance?

A scanning tunneling microscope (STM) or an atomic force microscope (AFM) is typically used to capture images of atoms and molecules within a substance. These instruments use a sharp tip to scan the surface of a sample at the atomic level, allowing for visualization of individual atoms and molecules.


What general type of microscope used bright illumination and multiple glass lenses?

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What is a scanning probe microscope used for?

A scanning probe microscope is used for observing, studying and measuring surfaces on a fine scale to the level of atoms and molecules. One can find more information about these on Wikipedia.