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Lab Assignment 1: Microscopy & Histology Techniques
1. Of the following structures, which can be positively identified with a light microscope? Transmission
electron microscope? Briefly explain your reasoning below the table. (2.5 marks)
Transmission Electron
Light Microscope
Microscope
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Red blood cell (7µm) 7 , um ) Tem Lonld becuase 3 1
" D 21 µ m 7 mm .
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nm
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resolulom where . m is TEM resolntion
be identified belause
Plasma membrane (10nm) cunl
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resolulion is D 21 µm , 1 1 tor lonm
.
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2. Using the diagram of cilia on the left, circle the correct orientation of the section above each electron
micrograph. (1 mark)
Longitudinal OR Transverse Longitudinal OR Transverse
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