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Yes. They are too small to be seen with even the best optical microscopes.

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Which virus can be seen by light microscope?

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What microscope is used to see a flu virus?

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What is the smallest microorganism that can only be seen through electron microscope?

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Are viruses seen under an electron microscope?

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Which virus can be seen without electron microscope?

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