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(a)
To explain: The relative advantages and disadvantages of light and electron microscopy.
Concept Introduction: Microscope is an instrument used to observe minute organisms which are invisible to the naked eyes. The first microscope was devised by Anton von Leeuwenhoek and later several modifications were made. In the present day, state-of-the-art microscopes are available. The most commonly used microscopes are Light microscope and Electron microscope. Light microscope uses visible spectrum of light as a light source and electron microscope use electron to view the objects.
To find: The microscope to best visualize living skin
(b)
To find: The microscope to best visualize yeast mitochondrion
(c)
To find: The microscope to best visualize bacteria
(d)
To find: The microscope to best visualize microtubule
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