Ashley Cells-Characteristics of Microscopes.txt

Which microscope has the higher magnification?

electron microscope has a higher magnification and resolving powers than light microscopes
Micrographs are often labeled with what 2 labels?

magnification and resolution
Which microscope can view living cells?

Light microscope has lower magnification than electron microscopes but they are used to view living cells.
How does a compound microscope work?

a specimen is mounted on a glass slide and is illuminated with a beam of light from below
What are light microscopes called that uses 2 lenses?

compound light microscope

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Ashley Cells-Characteristics of Microscopes.txt

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Characteristics of Microscopes

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