History of Microscopy in Biological Science
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What was the major step in biological science achieved through the use of the first microscope?

  • Identification of large molecular complexes
  • Observation of subcellular structures
  • First observation of cellular architecture of tissues (correct)
  • Discovery of viruses

How can the overall measurement error in histology be reduced based on the text?

  • By reducing errors in the instrument, observer, and sample analysis (correct)
  • By increasing the magnification of the microscope
  • By improving the observer's subjectivity
  • By minimizing the use of optical tools

What is a key aspect of Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) based on the text?

  • Increased prediction of cellular functions
  • Improvement in cellular architecture visualization
  • Ability to identify cell shapes accurately
  • Enhanced magnification to observe large molecular complexes (correct)

What is a key advantage of computational microscopy in the context of microscopic images?

<p>Decrease in the degree of error due to technical artifacts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which precision microscopy technique utilizes antibodies against cell components and metabolic probes for fluorescence analysis?

<p>Fluorescent Microscopy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Immunohistochemistry (IHC), what forms the basis for identifying the antigen profile of cells?

<p>Proteins inducing antibody generation in different animal species (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of an instrument refers to the precision of the objective measurements on the image?

<p>Accuracy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of a sample is crucial for repeated observations and is represented by an unique marker?

<p>Identity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main limitation of using fixed cells and tissues for microscopy?

<p>Static images that do not show movements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way do last generation microscopes equipped with high-resolution digital videocameras surpass human vision capabilities?

<p>By discriminating a broader chromatic and intensity light range (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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