The microscope is an important tool
What are the microscope lenses used to do ?
The light microscope lenses are used to bend light and make objects appear bigger than they are .
What passes in and out of the cell membrane ?
Any material coming in and out of the cell must pass through a cell membrane .
What is needed to be viewed with an SEM ?
To be viewed with an SEM, a cell sample needs to be coated in a heavy metal, such as gold.
What are two types of microscopes that are important in the study of cells ?
Scanning electrons microscope (SEM) and Transmission electron microscope (TEM)
What happens to a cell viewed by a TEM ?
A cell viewed by a TEM is sliced extremely thin while the electrons pass through a section.