Light microscopes possess low magnification and resolution, but can view living specimens in their natural colours

• Eukaryotic cells will be significantly larger than prokaryotic cells – however, without staining, only nuclei and chloroplast will likely be discernible

Light Microscope Images:

Electron microscopes possess higher magnification and resolution, but can only view dead specimens in monochrome (false colour can be applied)

• Surfaces can be rendered via scanning electron microscopes, while cross-sections can be obtained via transmission electron microscopes

Electron Microscope: Prokaryotic Cells

Electron Microscope: Eukaryotic Cells

Electron Microscope: Organelles