In which of the following microscopes are specimens coated with a thin layer of metal?
A) Transmission electron microscopes
B) Scanning electron microscopes
C) Fluorescence microscopes
D) Phase-contrast microscopes
E) Compound microscopes

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Specimens are coated with a thin layer of metal in Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEMs) to enhance image contrast and resolution. This process is known as sputter coating or metal evaporation.

In Which of the Following Microscopes Are Specimens Coated with a Thin