Question

Which cellular component is not seen while observing the slide of onion peel under a compound microscope?

Answer 1

chromosomes are the cellur compound not seen while observing the slide of onion peel under a compound microscope

Answer 2

The chromosome of the nucleus of the cell is not seen by compound microscope.

Explanation:  

• They are seen by electron microscopy. An electron microscope is one which can magnify the object up to 1000 times.  

• In case of simple microscope or light microscope the magnification can be maximum of 100 times under oil immersion objective.  

• This is sufficient for finding the presence of an organelle or a type of cell. But it is not good for study the detailed structure of the cell organelles.  

• Hence cell organelles can be studied under electron microscopy. Electron microscopy is also used for studying the structure of compounds or atoms.