Here's why:

* Light Microscope: This type of microscope uses visible light to illuminate the specimen. It has a magnification of up to 1,000 times, which is enough to see the basic structures of a cell, such as the nucleus, cytoplasm, and cell membrane.

* Electron Microscope: This type of microscope uses a beam of electrons to illuminate the specimen. It has a much higher magnification than a light microscope (up to 1 million times), allowing you to see the internal structures of a cell in much greater detail. There are two types:

* Transmission electron microscope (TEM): This type creates a 2D image of the specimen by passing electrons through it.

* Scanning electron microscope (SEM): This type creates a 3D image of the surface of the specimen by scanning it with a focused electron beam.

Which microscope is best?

The best type of microscope depends on what you want to see. If you are just looking at the basic structures of a cell, a light microscope is sufficient. However, if you want to see the internal structures of a cell in great detail, you will need an electron microscope.