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) living cells can be observed under the electron microscope.

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Electron microscopes have more resolving power than light microscopes, which allows them to visualize smaller structures such as ribosomes. This is because the wavelength of electrons used in electron microscopy is much shorter than the wavelength of visible light used in light microscopy.

Ribosomes Are Not Visible Under a Light Microscope, but They