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Elaborate the working scheme of scanning electron microscope.

Important Questions on Cell Structure

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Mention the use of photomicrograph.
MEDIUM
Give examples of special stains used in histochemical staining.
HARD
Explain why ribosomes are not visible using a light microscope?
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Write a note on electromagnetic spectrum.
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What is the microscope's magnification power? What is the magnification formula?
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Name the special stains used in the histochemical staining.
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Write a note on scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscope.
MEDIUM

Represent the union of two sets by Venn diagram for each of the following.

X={x | x is a prime number between 80 and 100}

Y={y | y is an odd number between 90 and 100}

MEDIUM
List importances of cytological techniques in studying cells.
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Compare the two diagrams given below. Name the structures in an animal cell that can be seen with the electron microscope but not with the light microscope.

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Draw a diagram of electromagnetic spectrum.
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What is the formula for calculating total magnification of a compound microscope?
MEDIUM

LSs and TSs of striated muscle fibres were examined in an electron microscope. In the given picture shows drawings of the structures visible in a sarcomere in LS and TS as seen in a TEM. Explain why an electron microscope rather than a light microscope was used to study these sections.

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Mention the uses of temporary slide.
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The mitochondrion in the figure given below is been magnified 20,000 times. Calculate the real size of the image in μm and estimate the number of such mitochondrion that can be lined up to 2mm mark on a ruler.

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Mention the importance of cytological techniques in studying the cells.
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The mitochondrion given in the figure below is magnified 20,000 times. Using a ruler, measure the length of the organelle and also calculate the real size of the image in μm.

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Distinguish between magnification and resolution.
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Mention the advantages of scanning electron microscope.