Light microscopes have limitations including a maximum magnification of 1500x, potential preparation-induced specimen distortion, a resolution of 1 nm, and the inability to produce 3D images.
Disadvantages of light microscopes are limited magnification (up to 1500x), potential specimen distortion during preparation, a resolution of 1 nm, and images restricted to two dimensions.
| Front | What are the disadvantages of a light microscope |
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| Back | Magnification limited to only x1500 preparation may distort specimen Has resolving power of 1nm Image restricted to 2-D |
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