Microscopy Quiz

Light microscopes use visible light to illuminate specimens.

• True

• False

What is the main advantage of a light microscope?

• High magnification

• High resolution

• Use of visible light for imaging

Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) uses electrons to create a detailed image of the internal structures of a cell.

• True

• False

What does TEM provide insights into?

• Cell surface features

• Internal cell structures

• Both i and ii

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) produces three-dimensional images of the surface of specimens.

• True

• False

SEM is particularly useful for studying:

• Internal cell structures

• Surface details of specimens

• DNA structure

The nucleus is involved in the synthesis of proteins.

• True

• False

What is the main function of the nucleus?

• Energy production

• Genetic control

• Waste disposal

Ribosomes are membrane-enclosed organelles.

• True

• False

Where can ribosomes be found in a cell?

• Cytoplasm and endoplasmic reticulum

• Nucleus and lysosomes

• Mitochondria and vacuoles