Cell Structure and Microscopy
Students compare eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell ultrastructure and learn how to use optical and electron microscopes to study cells, including calculating magnification.
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Students compare eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell ultrastructure and learn how to use optical and electron microscopes to study cells, including calculating magnification.
Key Questions
- What are the structural differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?
- How do transmission and scanning electron microscopes differ in their principles and applications?
- How is cell fractionation and ultracentrifugation used to isolate organelles?
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