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Disadvantages Light Microscope Magnification Limited X1500 Preparation Distort

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
Back Magnification limited to only x1500
preparation may distort specimen
Has resolving power of 1nm
Image restricted to 2-D

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