CELL BIOLOGY

Microscopes and Understanding Cell Structure

Technology
Think of a task you do on a regular basis.

What are some technological advances that have helped

in performing the task.

How has the technology helped?

Evolution of the Microscope
van Leeuwenhoek Hooke
Evolution of the Microscope
Light Microscope Electron Microscope
Electron Microscope
Comparison
Light Microscope Electron Microscope

Specimen Preparation
Time for preparation

Specimen Type
Living or dead

Image Creation
Medium used

Lenses
How medium is bent?

Resolving Power
Smallest image (m)

What was visible

Type of structures
 Light Microscope Electron Microscope

Specimen Preparation Minutes Days

Time for preparation

Specimen Type Live or dead Dead only

Living or dead

Image Creation Uses light rays Electron beam

Medium Used

Lenses Glass Magnets

How medium is bent?

Resolving Power 0.2 m 0.001 m (200 times

Smallest image (m)
greater)
What was visible Cells and Larger Ultrastructure of cells could
Type of structures
organelles now be seen and studied