Because of the low penetration power of electrons, samples for transmission electron microscopy must be extremely thin. A(n) ________ is able to cut sections as thin as 20 nm.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


ultramicrotome

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A clamp connection is

A. a bypass formed during cell division in basidiomycetes that aids distribution on nuclei. B. the hyphae that hold crustose lichens onto rocks. C. the sticky substance that holds shelf fungi onto trees. D. a ring of hyphae produced by some fungi that is used to snare nematodes. E. the connection of a basidiospore to the basidium.

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