Question

question 20 (multiple choice worth 4 points) (02.02r mc) which type of microscope has the lowest magnification power? dissecting microscope scanning electron microscope transmission electron microscope compound light microscope

Explanation:

To determine which microscope has the lowest magnification, we analyze each option:

• Dissecting microscopes typically have low magnification (e.g., up to around 40x) for viewing larger, opaque specimens.
• Scanning electron microscopes (SEM) have high magnification (ranging from ~10x to over 1,000,000x, but commonly used for high - mag imaging of surfaces).
• Transmission electron microscopes (TEM) have very high magnification (up to millions of times) for viewing thin specimens at the cellular and sub - cellular level.
• Compound light microscopes have a higher magnification range (typically up to 1000x or more) compared to dissecting microscopes.

Among these, the dissecting microscope has the lowest magnification power.

Answer:

A. Dissecting microscope