Characteristics of electron microscope

State seven characteristics of electron microscope. (7marks)

 



Suggested resposponses


a. Uses a beam of electron to illuminate specimen;

b. Uses electromagnetic lenses for magnification;

c. Has very high resolving power;

d. Has very high magnification power;

e. Specimen under view are dead;

f. Specimen are stained using complex stains; 

g. Specimen mounted on a grid and placed in a vacuum;

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