Electron microscopes differ from light microscopes in that
A) light replaces electrons.
B) glass lenses replace electromagnets.
C) resolution is lower.
D) magnification is lower.
E) magnification is higher.

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Electron microscopes use a beam of electrons instead of light, which allows for higher magnification and resolution than light microscopes. Glass lenses are not used in electron microscopes; instead, electromagnets are used to focus the electron beam.

Electron Microscopes Differ from Light Microscopes in That