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Give reasons why an electron microscope cannot be used to view live specimens.

Give reasons why an electron microscope cannot be used to view live specimens.

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Maurice
(i) The specimen in mounted in a vacuum

(ii) The specimen is illuminated by a beam of electrons which would kill the cells

(iii) The dyes used are derived from heavy metals which are toxic to cells
maurice.mutuku answered the question on August 13, 2019 at 13:02

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