Compare and contrast light microscopes, scanning electron microscopes, and transmission electron microscopes. Sort each statement into the correct box. Some statements may apply to more than one type of microscope. Some statements may not be used.

Question

1. Use a beam of light to produce magnified images
2. Use a beam of electrons to produce magnified images Can be used to examine living cells and tissues
3. Can be used to examine cells
4. Can be used to examine DNA Light microscopes
Scanning Electron Microscopes
Transmission Electron Microscopes

Answer 1

Here’s a comparison of light microscopes, scanning electron microscopes, and transmission electron microscopes based on the statements provided:

Light Microscopes:

1. Use a beam of light to produce magnified images
2. Can be used to examine cells Can be used to examine living cells and tissues

Scanning Electron Microscopes: 2. Use a beam of electrons to produce magnified images 3. Can be used to examine cells

Transmission Electron Microscopes: 2. Use a beam of electrons to produce magnified images 4. Can be used to examine DNA

Note: Some statements may not have applicable responses for certain types of microscopes, such as the mention of examining living cells, which is primarily applicable to light microscopes. Scanning and transmission electron microscopes generally do not allow for the examination of living cells due to the preparation processes involved.