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MIC 121 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND STRUCTURE OF VIRUSES Objective Question

Question

What is the typical size range of viruses, and what equipment is generally required to observe them?
Options
A Micrometres (µm); light microscope
B Millimetres (mm); naked eye
C Nanometres (nm); electron microscope
Correct Answer
D Angstroms (Å); atomic force microscope
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Under 'General characteristics and properties of viruses' -> 'Size', the document mentions: 'Their size ranges from 20 nm to 300 nm... they require an electron microscope.'

Hint

The document specifies both the unit of measurement and the type of microscope needed due to their small size.

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