A typical Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) can achieve a resolution of approximately:
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Correct answer: 0.1 to 0.5 nm
Modern TEMs can resolve structures down to 0.1 nm, allowing scientists to see organelles and even large molecules. This is a 1,000-fold improvement over the standard light microscope.
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