Which of the following is true of fluorescence microscopy?
A)Fluorescent light is emitted throughout the specimen being viewed.
B)Fluorescence microscopy is best at viewing rounded, thicker specimens.
C)Fluorescence microscopy is used to view dead specimens only.
D)Fluorescence microscopy is able to overcome problems encountered with using confocal scanning microscopy.
E)Fluorescence microscopy presents images in three dimensions.

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Fluorescence microscopy uses fluorescent light to illuminate the specimen, which then emits light of a different wavelength. This allows for the visualization of specific structures within the specimen.

Which of the Following Is True of Fluorescence Microscopy