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Mention differences between light microscope and electron microscope.



























Light microscope



Electron microscope



In light microscope, visible light (sunlight, lamp light) is used as source of illumination



In electron microscope, electrons are used as source of illumination.



Low resolution Power.



High resolution Power.



Simple to use



High level of technical skill required



Lenses are made of glass



Lenses are made of electromagnets



Live or dead specimen may be seen.



Only dead and dried specimens can be seen.




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