Question

why would a scientist use a transmission electron microscope (tem) instead of a compound microscope to view a tissue sample? the tem will produce an image with a higher resolution. the tem allows viewing of individual atoms. the tem image will be three - dimensional. the tem is used for live samples.

Explanation:

Transmission electron microscopes have a much higher resolving - power than compound microscopes. Compound microscopes use light and have a lower resolution limit. TEMs use electrons with a much shorter wavelength, enabling higher - resolution images. TEMs do not produce 3 - D images (SEM does), cannot view individual atoms directly, and are not used for live samples due to the vacuum environment and sample - preparation requirements.

Answer:

The TEM will produce an image with a higher resolution.