Question

question 2. you are analyzing an organism that is single - cellular. in its cells you can identify small structures that produce proteins inside the cell. these structures were only visible at 100 nanometers in size and then fixed (preserved), destroying the specimen. which microscopes would you use to view these structures? (sc 912.l.14.4) a. light microscope b. transmission electron microscope c. dissection microscope d. scanning electron microscope

Explanation:

When observing extremely small structures (100 nanometers in size) that require the organism to be sliced into thin - sections and fixed, a transmission electron microscope is suitable. Light microscopes have lower resolution and cannot clearly visualize such tiny structures. Dissection microscopes are for larger, non - thin - sectioned specimens. Scanning electron microscopes are used to view the surface of specimens, not internal structures of thin - sections.

Answer:

B. Transmission electron microscope