Scientists use different types of microscopes to observe objects that are not visible to the naked eye. A scientist is reviewing various samples of pond water to determine what species of microorganisms live in the pond. The scientist wishes to make drawings of the structure of each microorganism and study each one's method of movement. Which of the following microscopes would be best for the scientist to use?

a.

transmission electron microscope

b.

scanning electron microscope

c.

compound light microscope

d.

dissecting microscope

Question

Scientists use different types of microscopes to observe objects that are not visible to the naked eye. A scientist is reviewing various samples of pond water to determine what species of microorganisms live in the pond. The scientist wishes to make drawings of the structure of each microorganism and study each one's method of movement. Which of the following microscopes would be best for the scientist to use?
 



a.
 

transmission electron microscope
 



b.
 

scanning electron microscope
 



c.
 

compound light microscope
 



d.
 

dissecting microscope

anonymous · Answer

Given that the creatures need to be alive to study their movement, I would say (c).