Biology A-Level
artefact
What artefact means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of artefact
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A structure visible in a prepared specimen that was not present in the living cell, such as air bubbles, folds in a section, scratches, debris or material precipitated by the fixative or stain.
Topics that use artefact
- Methods of studying cells (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- acceptance of scientific evidence
- calibration
- magnification
- microscopy limitations
- optical vs electron microscopes
- resolution
- specimen preparation
- TEM and SEM principles
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