Electron microscope: radiation source: electrons, wavelength: about 0.005 nm, resolution: 0.5 nm, magnification: x250000, lenses: electromagnets, specimen: nonliving, specimen: supported on a small copper grid in a vacuum, common stains: contain heavy metals to reflect electrons, image: black and white, Light microscope: radiation source: light, wavelength: 400-700 nm, resolution: 200 nm, magnification: x1500, lenses: glass, specimen: nonliving and living, specimen: usually supported on a glass slide, common stains: coloured dyes, image: usually coloured,

Comparison of light and electron microscope

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