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Is there a difference in resolution between SEM and TEM microscopes?

Asked by Seiryuu (254points) September 13th, 2012

Today in my biology class we got into a discussion as to which has better resolution between transmission electron microscopes and scanning electron microscopes. I’m inclined to believe that transmission electron microscopes have higher resolution as the ribosomes on the rough endoplasmic reticulum can be seen. Could anyone help clarify this?

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