Which of the following properties of microwave fixation makes it unsuitable for use in large specimens?
A)Microwaves can damage fine tissue structures
B)Microwave fixation is ideally used for 10-12mm tissue blocks
C)Using microwaves increases the rate of autolysis
D)Microwave fixation inadequately heats the core of a large specimen without it significantly overheating the exterior portion

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Microwave fixation inadequately heats the core of a large specimen without significantly overheating the exterior portion
The significantly potent heating property of microwaves makes it unsuitable for use in large specimens since it cannot adequately penetrate the center of large and thick specimens without overheating the external side of a specimen. Other choices do not address why microwaves are not used for large specimens.

Which of the Following Properties of Microwave Fixation Makes It