Which electron microscopy preparation technique is specifically used to study the internal organization of cellular membranes?
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Correct answer: Freeze-fracture
Freeze-fracture involves freezing tissue and striking it with a blade, which often causes the specimen to split along the hydrophobic interior of lipid bilayers. This exposes the P-face and E-face of membranes.
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