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MIC 121 Microscopes Objective Question

Question

How does the resolving power of an electron microscope compare to that of a light microscope?
Options
A It is significantly lower.
B It is approximately the same.
C It is far greater.
Correct Answer
D It is only slightly better for specific specimens.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 11 clearly states, 'The resolving power of the electron microscope is far greater than that of the light microscopes'.

Hint

Electron microscopes are used to view much smaller structures than light microscopes.

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