why cant you see cytoplasm in any light microscope power?

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cytoplasm is essentially a clear liquid that holds everything in place

since it's transparent, logically speaking if you just shine light through it (and don't stain it or anything) you wont see it
I used iodine but I still could not see it. is that possible?
well... its still clear, that's your problem

you won't "see" it because you can't really see depth using a light microscope and of course its transparent.
k thanks dude