What is an Advantage of the Electron Microscope Over the Compound

Question

What is an advantage of the electron microscope over the compound light microscope?
A) It can function in complete darkness.
B) It is older, more reliable technology.
C) It is less expensive.
D) It allows much greater magnification of a specimen.
E) It is portable.

Accepted Answer

The electron microscope allows much greater magnification of a specimen compared to the compound light microscope which makes it useful in studying very small structures such as molecules and atoms.