Opportunities provided by use of Atomic Force Microscopy for studying Invertebrates hemocytes in training biology students

Abstract

Atomic Force Microscopy provides for probing of cellular characteristics, such as elasticity of cell membranes, adhesion between the probe and the sample, microrelief of cell surfaces, and linear dimensions of cells, including their height. In our study we utilized Atomic Force Microscopy to measure physical parameters of blood cells of invertebrates within the framework of the process of education of biology students