1. A scientist is viewing a cell under a microscope and discovers that the cell's genetic material, the DNA, is housed in a separate compartment in the cell. This cell

Which statement best explains why cells were observed in more detail using a compound microscope than a simple microscope? a compound microscope has greater magnification ability than a simple microscope. the compound microscope was invented before the simple microscope. a compound microscope is much easier to manufacture than a simple microscope. compound microscopes were more common than simple microscopes.