Question

what is a drawback to using electron microscopy?
choose one:
it can be used only to view samples that are sliced very thinly.
it cannot be used to view a whole cell or organism.
it cannot be used to view living cells.
it requires the use of fluorescent probes.
it can be used only to view atomic details in structures larger than a ribosome.

Explanation:

Electron microscopy uses a beam of electrons to form an image. The electron beam requires a vacuum environment, which is not suitable for living cells as they need a moist environment to survive.

Answer:

It cannot be used to view living cells.