cycling of matter in living systems 1.3 developments in imaging technology and staining techniques
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Cycling of Matter in Living Systems
1.3 Developments in Imaging Technology and Staining Techniques
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Contrast
Scientist discovered that they could manipulate the light source to alter the contrast between structures in the cell and improve the image.
Experiments with stains and coloring agents showed that particular stains could attach to particular parts of the cell, improving the contrast between internal structures and producing better images
A disadvantage to staining is that it kills the cells making it impossible to view living cells.
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Microscopes
We are going to be looking at 4 types of microscopes:– Light Microscopes– Electron Microscopes
TEM SEM
– Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope– Scanning Tunneling Microscope
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Light Microscope
Think of the compound microscope as a good friend
It is relatively inexpensive, reliable, but it has its limitations.
Maximum magnification ~400X
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Electron Microscopes
The “go to” reliable microscope with lots of power, and just a hint of mystery
Engineered in the 1930s. Specimens are illuminated with a beam of electrons instead of light. Makes electron micrograph.
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Transmission Microscope
Works like a slide projector. Electrons go through a thin sample to give the micrograph
Magnifies 1 500 000X
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Scanning Electron Microscope
Sweeps a beam of electrons over object to get a 3D image.
Magnification of up to 300,000x
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Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope
Has very powerful observation abilities Invented in the 1960s. Can study thick specimens, measures 2D
slices in order to form a 3D image.
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Scanning Tunneling Microscope
Very technologically advanced. It seems like it can do ANYTHING.
Developed in the 1980s, can obtain an image of atoms on an object’s surface. Can produce images of DNA. Uses an electron probe to make a 3D image
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Homework: Read Section 1.3 and complete pg 262 1.3 Check & Reflect, #1-6