Question

mckennon, jason
to answer this question, refer to the \movement of materials in living organisms\ passage, figure, and tables.
which feature of a compound light microscope makes it a better choice to use in procedure 1 than a dissecting microscope?
a shines more light on the cells
b has a greater ability to magnify the cells
c can form three - dimensional views of cells
d provides more detailed views of the outside of cells

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze the features of compound light microscopes and dissecting microscopes:

• Option A: Both compound light and dissecting microscopes can be adjusted for light intensity, so this is not a distinguishing feature.
• Option B: Compound light microscopes typically have higher magnification capabilities (up to 1000x or more) compared to dissecting microscopes (usually up to 40x). When observing cells, higher magnification is often needed, making this a key advantage.
• Option C: Dissecting microscopes (stereomicroscopes) are better at providing three - dimensional views, while compound light microscopes give two - dimensional images. So this is incorrect.
• Option D: Dissecting microscopes are better for viewing the outside of larger specimens in 3D, while compound light microscopes are for viewing internal cell structures at high magnification. So this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. has a greater ability to magnify the cells