A team of researchers is writing a grant for a microscope to use in their research on the external structures on the dorsal surface of a spider mite.The specific region on the mite's back seems to be the habitat of an even smaller mite.These mites are extremely tiny and only one microscope with very high magnification can be purchased.Based on the information given,which type of microscope would you suggest?
A)transmission electron microscope
B)scanning electron microscope
C)binocular compound light microscope
D)monocular compound light microscope
E)dissecting microscope

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A scanning electron microscope (SEM) is ideal for examining surface structures at high magnification, making it suitable for studying the external structures on the dorsal surface of a spider mite.

A Team of Researchers Is Writing a Grant for a Microscope