Question

Which statement best explains why cells were observed in more detail using a compound microscope than a simple microscope?
Responses

The compound microscope was invented before the simple microscope.
The compound microscope was invented before the simple microscope.

Compound microscopes were more common than simple microscopes.
Compound microscopes were more common than simple microscopes.

A compound microscope has greater magnification ability than a simple microscope.
A compound microscope has greater magnification ability than a simple microscope.

A compound microscope is much easier to manufacture than a simple microscope.

Answer 1

A compound microscope has greater magnification ability than a simple microscope.

Because it uses multiple lenses (objective + eyepiece), a compound microscope produces higher magnification and resolution, allowing cells to be seen in finer detail.