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Because electron microcopy images are not taken 'in situ'. In other words, to capture an image using an electron microcope, the cells are often heavily treated in order to allow the image to be be generated. These treatments include freezing, fracturing and/or coating with heavy metals. Such treatments kill the cells, and therefore we aren't capturing an image of a living cell, but a cell we have killed and treated. Because these treatments are not encountered in the 'normal day-to-day life' of the living cells, we can't say for sure that they don't affect the structure of the cell we're trying to take the picture of.

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What enables the viewing of the internal cellular structures?

The viewing of internal cellular structures is primarily enabled by microscopy techniques, particularly light microscopy and electron microscopy. Light microscopes use visible light and lenses to magnify samples, allowing observation of larger cell components. Electron microscopes, on the other hand, use electron beams for much higher resolution, revealing detailed structures such as organelles and membranes. Staining techniques and specific imaging methods also enhance contrast and visibility of cellular components.


What does FESEM mean in electron microscopy?

FESEM stands for Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy. It is a high-resolution imaging technique in electron microscopy that uses a field emission electron source to produce a fine electron beam for imaging the surface of a specimen at nanoscale resolution.


What are the symbols that use electron dot notation to represent molecules called?

The symbols that use electron dot notation to represent molecules are called Lewis structures. These structures use dots to represent valence electrons around atoms in a molecule.


How do zoologist investigate the inner working of the tiny structures within the cell?

Zoologists investigate the inner workings of tiny cell structures using various techniques, including microscopy, molecular biology, and biochemical assays. Advanced microscopy methods, such as electron microscopy, allow them to visualize cellular components at high resolution. Additionally, techniques like fluorescence microscopy enable them to observe specific proteins or organelles in live cells. By combining these methods, zoologists can study the function and interactions of cellular structures in detail.


How to study organelle?

Biochemically and using electron microscopy

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What enables the viewing of the internal cellular structures?

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What are the symbols that use electron dot notation to represent molecules called?

The symbols that use electron dot notation to represent molecules are called Lewis structures. These structures use dots to represent valence electrons around atoms in a molecule.


Light microscopy and electron microscopy differences in practical use?

Light microscopy uses visible light to observe specimens and is suitable for studying living organisms and tissues in more detail, while electron microscopy uses a beam of electrons to provide higher resolution images of specimens at a greater magnification, making it ideal for visualizing ultrastructural details of cells and tissues. Light microscopy is better suited for routine lab work and observing larger structures, while electron microscopy is more specialized and requires specific sample preparation techniques.


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What type of microscopy does not use light?

Electron microscopy; Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM). The vacuum required for electron microscopy to work correctly precludes the observation of living organisms. Biological samples must be dried then coated with a conductive metal.


Does light microscopy offer better magnification than electron microscopy?

No


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If Electrons pass through thin slices of cells or tissues and produce flat two dimensional images in electron microscopy?

Yes, electron microscopy uses a beam of electrons to produce high-resolution images of thin sections of cells or tissues. The electrons pass through the sample, creating a shadow image that is used to reconstruct a two-dimensional image of the sample's internal structures.


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