Introduction


 

Microscopes have played an important role in the study of biology.

A3.1 Magnification of bacteria on a human hand
Many parts of the living and non-living world are not able to be seen with the naked eye. Scientists had to invent a way to see objects that were too small to see otherwise. This invention opened a whole new world for us to study. Who knew there were so many organisms living in and around us that we didn’t even know about? By the end of this lesson, you will know how microscopes were invented and how they are used today.

  Target

By the end of this unit, you will be able to
  • describe how scientists have increased their knowledge of cell structure and function because of developments in microscope technology and staining techniques

  Watch This


Looking at Cells 

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This video talks about the importance of microscopes and shows some examples of what can be seen.