Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · The microscope in cell studies

The microscope in cell studies — practice question

Which of the following is not a limitation of an electron microscope?

  • AElectrons do not travel far in air so the whole system must be in a vacuum.
  • BThe electron beam cannot penetrate far into biological material.
  • CThe typical specimen viewed in a vacuum must be dehydrated.
  • DThere is an increase in resolution and magnification compared with the light microscope.

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