Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 3 - Observing Microorganisms Through a Microscope - Study Questions - Review - Page 73: 5c

Answer

$.2 \mu m$

Work Step by Step

A compound microscope is not extremely good at zooming in, so it cannot see any details smaller than $.2 \mu m$.
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