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In what scenario would an optical microscope be preferred over an electron microscope?.
- A.When observing live cells
- B.When needing high resolution
- C.When studying atomic structures
- D.When examining surface details
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- When observing live cells
Explanation
Why this works
Optical microscopes are preferred for observing live cells because they use visible light and do not require a vacuum environment, which is necessary for electron microscopes. This allows for the observation of biological processes in real-time.
In contrast, electron microscopes can provide higher resolution images but cannot observe live specimens due to their operational requirements.
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