Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) Quiz
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What is used to enhance the image in a transmission electron microscope (TEM)?

  • Thin section of preserved cells coated with a special polymer
  • Thin section of preserved cells stained with atoms of heavy metals (correct)
  • Thin section of preserved cells exposed to ultraviolet light
  • Thin section of preserved cells treated with organic dyes
  • What is the main function of a transmission electron microscope (TEM)?

  • To study the movement of organelles within cells
  • To study the internal ultrastructure of cells (correct)
  • To examine the behavior of live cells
  • To study the external features of cells
  • How is the image in a transmission electron microscope (TEM) focused and magnified?

  • By adjusting the electron beam intensity
  • By electromagnets instead of glass lenses (correct)
  • By using a series of mirrors
  • By refracting light through specialized filters
  • Study Notes

    Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

    • Staining is used to enhance the image in a TEM, as it increases the contrast between different parts of the specimen.
    • The main function of a TEM is to produce a highly magnified image of the internal structure of a specimen, allowing for the study of ultrastructural features.
    • The image in a TEM is focused and magnified using electromagnetic lenses, which work by converging or diverging the electron beam to produce a magnified image on a screen or detector.

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    Test your knowledge about the transmission electron microscope (TEM) and its use in studying the internal ultrastructure of cells. Learn about how electron beams are used to generate 2-dimensional micrographs and the staining techniques used to enhance images of thin specimens.

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