World's only instant tutoring platform
Search questions and Textbooks
dropdown-logo
Instant TutoringAbout Us
Login
App StorePlay Store
Get 2 FREE Instant-Explanations on Filo with code FILOAPP
A major breakthrough in the studies of cells came with the dev
Question
Hard

A major breakthrough in the studies of cells came with the development of electron microscope. This is because :

A
The electron microscope is more powerful than the light microscope as it uses a beam of electrons which has wavelength much longer than that of photons

B
The resolving power of the electron microscope is much higher than that of the light microscope

C
The resolving power of the electron microscope is 200 - 350 nm as compared to 0.1 - 0.2 nm for the light microscope

D
Electron beam can pass through thick materials, whereas light microscopy requires thin sections

Views

Views: 5,765 students

Updated on: Mar 10, 2023

tutor 0tutor 1tutor 2
Found 6 tutors discussing this question
Harper Discussed
A major breakthrough in the studies of cells came with the development of electron microscope. This is because :
12 mins ago
Discuss this question LIVE
12 mins ago

Text SolutionText solutionverified iconVerified

Microscopes are used for studying cellular structures. They are used to magnify small objects. In electron microscopes, a high energy beam of electrons is focused through electromagnetic lenses. It can magnify very small details with high resolving power. The increased results from the shorter wavelength of the electron beam.
Was this solution helpful?
24
Share
Report
Video Solution

Filo tutor solutions (5)

Learn from their 1-to-1 discussion with Filo tutors.

filo Logo
4 mins

Uploaded on: 11/28/2022

Ask your question, on a video call with tutor

Connect instantly with this tutor

Connect now

Taught by

tutor profile picture
Ashutosh Anand

Total classes on Filo by this tutor - 23,403

Teaches : Biology

Connect instantly with this tutor

Connect now

Notes from this class (1 pages)

Arrow
Download
Arrow
Was this solution helpful?
136
Share
Report
filo Logo
3 mins

Uploaded on: 3/10/2023

Ask your question, on a video call with tutor

Connect instantly with this tutor

Connect now

Taught by

tutor profile picture
Argha Siddhanta

Total classes on Filo by this tutor - 1,109

Teaches : Biology

Connect instantly with this tutor

Connect now

Was this solution helpful?
148
Share
Report
filo Logo
10 mins

Uploaded on: 9/5/2022

Ask your question, on a video call with tutor

Connect instantly with this tutor

Connect now

Taught by

tutor profile picture
Amit Raj

Total classes on Filo by this tutor - 1,195

Teaches : Biology, Physics, Organic Chemistry

Connect instantly with this tutor

Connect now

Was this solution helpful?
51
Share
Report
See more 1-on-1 discussions (2)
One destination for complete JEE/NEET preparation
One destination to cover all your homework and assignment needs
Learn Practice Revision Succeed
Instant 1:1 help, 24x7
Instant 1:1 help, 24x7
60, 000+ Expert tutors
60, 000+ Expert tutors
Textbook solutions
Textbook solutions
Big idea maths, McGraw-Hill Education etc
Big idea maths, McGraw-Hill Education etc
Essay review
Essay review
Get expert feedback on your essay
Get expert feedback on your essay
Schedule classes
Schedule classes
High dosage tutoring from Dedicated 3 experts
High dosage tutoring from Dedicated 3 experts
Trusted by 4 million+ students

Practice more questions from Cell: The Unit of Life

Question 1
Hard
Views

Views: 5,381

From the following statements, select the statement that is true:
  1. All cells have cell wall
  2. Animal cells contain microtubules but plant cells do not
  3. Golgi apparatus is found only in animal cells
  4. Chloroplasts are found in plant cells but not in prokaryotic or animal cells
Topic

Topic:

Cell: The Unit of Life

Book

Book:

Modern ABC Biology Class 11 Part 1 (Modern ABC)

View 3 solutions

Question 2
Easy
Views

Views: 5,569

Autonomic genome system is present in
  1. Ribosomes and chloroplasts
  2. Mitochondria and ribosomes
  3. Mitochondria and chloroplasts
  4. Golgi bodies and mitochondria
Topic

Topic:

Cell: The Unit of Life

Book

Book:

Universal Self Scorer Biology (Universal)

View solution

Question 3
Medium
Views

Views: 5,153

During germination which cell organelle converts fatty acid into soluble carbohydrate:-
  1. Peroxisome
  2. Glyoxysome
  3. Spherosomes
  4. Lysosome
Topic

Topic:

Cell: The Unit of Life

View 2 solutions

Question 4
Easy
Views

Views: 5,877

Ribosome found in mitochondria and plastids are
  1. 50S
  2. 80S
  3. 70S
  4. 60S
Topic

Topic:

Cell: The Unit of Life

View solution

View more

Practice questions on similar concepts asked by Filo students

Question 1
Views

Views: 5,762

In the catalase lab inside of the test tubes; what was the substrate molecule and what were the product molecules? (Again, this is about the test tubes, NOT the toothpicks) Substrate - Products - 2. Catalase is a nearly universal enzyme. It is in your body and it can also be found in plants, fungi and even bacteria. A.) Why is catalase so important? In other words, why is it so important
Topic

Topic:

Biology

View solution

Question 2
Views

Views: 5,932

A polar bear has thick, white fur that camouflages it when it sits on snow. Which type of adaptation is this modification?
  1. structural
  2. natural
  3. functional
  4. behavioral
Topic

Topic:

Biology

View solution

Question 3
Views

Views: 5,862

Incorrect about fruit bodies of sac fungi a. Flask shaped with an apical opening -perithecium b. Globose without opening-cleistothecium c. Umbrella shaped with stalk called stipe-basidiocarp d. Saucer shaped -apothecium
Topic

Topic:

Classification, biodiversity, and conservation

View solution

Question 4
Views

Views: 5,670

Biological magnification is pronounced ina. aquatic food chains.b. terrestrial food chains.c. long food chains.d. energy pyramids.e. Both a and c are correct.
Topic

Topic:

Biology

View solution

View more
Doubt Icon Doubt Icon

Stuck on the question or explanation?

Connect with our Biology tutors online and get step by step solution of this question.

231 students are taking LIVE classes

Related books for questions on Cell: The Unit of Life

next icon
next icon
Question Text
A major breakthrough in the studies of cells came with the development of electron microscope. This is because :
Updated OnMar 10, 2023
TopicCell: The Unit of Life
SubjectBiology
ClassClass 11
Answer TypeText solution:1 Video solution: 5
Upvotes620
Avg. Video Duration4 min