Biology A-Level
microscopy limitations
What microscopy limitations means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of microscopy limitations
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Electron microscopy requires a vacuum, meaning specimens must be dead, and involves complex preparation that can create artefacts.
Topics that use microscopy limitations
- Methods of studying cells (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- acceptance of scientific evidence
- artefact
- calibration
- magnification
- optical vs electron microscopes
- resolution
- specimen preparation
- TEM and SEM principles
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