Which of the Following Is the Smallest Biological Structure That

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the smallest biological structure that would most likely be visible with a standard research-grade light microscope?

• A) chloroplast
• B) microfilament
• C) ribosome
• D) human cheek cell

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