Fincy is asked to view a ribosome under a microscope, which is the smallest organelle in the cell. Which microscope do you think she would have to use?

Simple Microscope

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Compound microscope

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Optical microscope

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Electron microscope

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Solution

The correct option is D Electron microscope
Electron microscope is an advanced microscope that allows us to view even the smallest particles with great precision. Ribosome, being the smallest organelle in the cell, cannot be viewed under simple microscope or compound microscope which is also known as optical microscope.

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