Ribosomes Are Not Visible Under a Light Microscope, but They

question 48

Multiple Choice

Ribosomes are not visible under a light microscope, but they can be seen with an electron microscope because

• A) electron beams have more energy than light beams.
• B) electron microscopes focus light with magnets.
• C) electron microscopes have more resolving power than light microscopes.
• D) electrons have such high energy that they pass through biological samples.
• E) electron microscopes can be used to observe living cells.

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