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MIC 121 Microscopes Objective Question

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What types of internal components or molecules can be visualized using a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)?
Options
A Only external morphology of large bacteria.
B Cells, cell structure, and even nucleic acid molecules.
Correct Answer
C Only living microorganisms in real-time.
D Gross tissue structures without fine detail.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 11 states, 'It is used to examine cells and cell structure even nucleic acid molecules (that is, morphology and internal composition) can be visualized' by a Transmission Electron Microscope.

Hint

TEM provides very high resolution for internal details.

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