Which phenomenon limits electron microscope resolution when imaging biological macromolecules at cryogenic temperatures?

💡 Explanation

When electrons interact with matter, inelastic scattering occurs because electrons lose energy through interactions that decreases coherence, adding to blurring and limiting obtainable resolution. Therefore inelastic scattering limits resolution, rather than other effects which are mitigated with better lenses or specimen preparation techniques.

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