A Biologist Wants Specifically to Examine the Surfaces of Different

question 16

Multiple Choice

A biologist wants specifically to examine the surfaces of different types of cells in kidney tubules of small mammals. The cells in question can be distinguished by external shape, size, and 3-D characteristics. Which of the following would be the optimum method for her study?

• A) transmission electron microscopy
• B) cell fractionation
• C) light microscopy using stains specific to kidney function
• D) light microscopy of living unstained material
• E) scanning electron microscopy