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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Electron microscopes have a higher resolving power than light microscopes, which allows them to visualize smaller structures like ribosomes.

Ribosomes Are Not Visible Under a Light Microscope, but They