A microbiologist is asked to identify a species of bacteria which is approximately 300nm in diameter. What means would the microbiologist need to use to accurately visualise the bacteria in some detail?

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Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is capable of visualizing small structures like bacteria at high resolution, including those as small as 300nm, which is beyond the resolution of light microscopy.

A Microbiologist Is Asked to Identify a Species of Bacteria