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Why are electron microscopes used in biomedical research?
Why are electron microscopes used in biomedical research?
- To study the detailed structure of tissues, cell organelles, and macromolecular complexes (correct)
- To analyze the chemical composition of biological specimens
- To observe the behavior of living organisms
- To capture high-resolution images of large animals
What is the source of illumination in an electron microscope?
What is the source of illumination in an electron microscope?
- Neutrons
- Protons
- Photons
- Electrons (correct)
What contributes to the high resolution of electron microscope images?
What contributes to the high resolution of electron microscope images?
- The short wavelengths of electrons (correct)
- The speed of electrons
- The size of the specimens being observed
- The use of X-rays as the source of illumination
