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MIC 121 Microscopes Objective Question
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What is a characteristic use of the Transmission electron microscope (TEM)?
Options
A Observing microbial motility in living samples.
B Examining the morphology and internal composition of nucleic acid molecules.
Correct Answer
C Visualizing external surface structures of microorganisms.
D Detecting fluorescently stained components within cells.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 11 states that the Transmission electron microscope 'is used to examine cells and cell structure even nucleic acid molecules (that is, morphology and internal composition) can be visualized'.

Hint

TEM is known for its ability to penetrate and reveal internal details at a very high resolution.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Microscopes
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 27 of 990
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