Question

Which of the following does NOT describe a potential use of atomic force microscopy?

A: measurement of affinity of a molecule for a ligand
B: determination of molecular structure
C: study of movement of molecules
D: analysis of the mechanical properties of cell components
E: examination of the profiles of organelles within a fractured cell

Answer 1

AFM is used for various applications in molecular analysis, but not for studying the dynamic movement of molecules.

Step-by-step explanation:

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is a powerful tool that can be used for a variety of applications, including the analysis of proteins, chemical energy of cell adhesion, and examining the mechanical properties of materials at an atomic scale. Options A, B, C, and E are all potential uses of AFM. However, option D, which suggests the study of movement of molecules, does not typically describe a use for AFM because AFM captures static images and cannot typically be used to study dynamic processes involving the movement of molecules.