Question

question 8. if you were given a specimen of an active and motile microorganism, which of the following types of microscopes would be the most effective in visualizing the live microbe? a. transmission electron microscope b. dissecting microscope c. compound light microscope d. scanning electron microscope

Explanation:

Transmission electron microscopes (A) require the specimen to be thin - sliced and stained, which would kill the microbe. Scanning electron microscopes (D) also require specimens to be fixed and coated, killing them. Compound light microscopes (C) have limited resolution for some small microorganisms. Dissecting microscopes (B) are used for larger specimens and not ideal for single - celled microbes. For viewing live, motile microorganisms, a light microscope with a wet - mount slide setup is often used, but among the given options, the compound light microscope is the most practical for viewing live microbes as it can observe them in a relatively natural state without killing them immediately.

Answer:

C. Compound Light Microscope