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A biologist wishes to use a microscope to observe changes in fine detail in a bacterial culture over a period of time. He wishes to observe the culture closely but does not want to harm the bacteria. Which is the best microscope to use for this experiment and why?
- The biologist should use an electron microscope. Not only does this type of microscope have greater resolving power than an electron microscope, but the sample will remain alive as well.
- The biologist should use a light microscope. Not only does this type of microscope have greater resolving power than an electron microscope, but the sample will remain alive as well.
- The biologist should use an electron microscope. Although this microscope will require that the sample is not living, the resolving power will be considerably more powerful than a light microscope.
- The biologist should use a light microscope. Although this microscope has less resolving power than an electron microscope, the sample will remain alive.