Question

Why is a specimen smaller than 200 nm not visible with a light microscope?

A. The lenses only go to 100 X magnification power.
B. Visible light is only good at wavelengths below 390 nm.
C. Anything smaller than 200 nm cannot interact with visible light.
D. It is too easy to lose on the stage.

Answer 1

c. anything smaller than 200nm cannot interact with visible light