Microscopic vs Macroscopic

Macroscopic- large enough to be seen or observed by the unaided eye.

Microscopic- too small to be seen or observed by the unaided eye

Classify the following as macroscopic or microscopic:

  • sperm cell
  • grain of rice
  • E. coli bacterium
  • red blood cell
  • grain salt
  • pumpkin seed
  • hepatitis virus
  • a water molecule
  • a coffee bean
  • a sesame seed