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The electron microscope is used to view things such as viruses as they are to small to be seen on a light microscope

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Is Swine Flu caused by microorganisms?

Swine flu is caused by a virus. Viruses are submicroscopic organisms that are so small they can only be "seen" with an electron microscope. A regular microscope does not allow us to see things as small as a virus particle. See the related questions below for additional information about the pathogen that causes the H1N1/09 swine flu.


Is the flu a protist?

No. The flu (influenza) is caused by a virus. See related questions below.


Can you see the Swine Flu?

You can't with the naked eye because they are submicroscopic particles, but with electron microscopes they can be seen. See the related link below for a picture of the virus taken through an electron microscope.


What do you nee to see a virus?

Electron microscope


What ways help you see a cold virus?

Using an electron microscope will help you see a virus.


What tool is necessary to actually see a virus?

An electron microscope is necessary to actually see a virus.


What kind of electromagnetic radiation could be used to see a virus?

An electron microscope can be used to see a virus. MRI's now exist that can see inside viruses. If you visit Florida State University, they have one.


What microscope is used to see details of a 300 nm virus?

An electron microscope is typically used to see details of a 300 nm virus as it provides higher resolution images compared to light microscopes. Transmission electron microscopes (TEM) and scanning electron microscopes (SEM) are common types used for this level of magnification.


What do you need to see a virus?

a powerful electron microscope


Can you see virus with the naked eye?

Since a virus is far smaller than a typical cell (much smaller than a prokaryote) a virus cannot be seen by a regular microscope. To see a virus, you should get an electron microscope.


Would you use a stereomicroscope or compound light microscope or electron microscope to see a virus?

A virus of 50nm would be too small to see unless an electron microscope was used because it has greater resolving power and a resolution up to .1nm. A microscope using compound light as the means of illumination could not resolve better than approx. 200nms.


Can flu get caught easily?

Yes, the flu is a very easily spread virus. See the related questions about prevention.