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MIC 121 Microscopes Objective Question

Question

What specific structures can a Transmission electron microscope (TEM) be used to examine, according to the document?
Options
A Live microbial motility
B Surface topography of large specimens
C Cells, cell structure, and nucleic acid molecules
Correct Answer
D Microorganisms that do not stain easily
Correct Answer

Option C 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 provides detailed views of the *internal* components and ultrathin sections of samples.

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