Indicate whether each of the following descriptions better applies to the scanning (S) or transmission (T) electron microscopy techniques. Your answer would be a four-letter string composed of letters S and T only, e.g. TSTS.
( ) It generally has a greater depth of field.
( ) It is usually smaller, cheaper, and simpler.
( ) It detects electrons that are scattered or emitted from the specimen.
( ) It is used to create electron-microscope tomograms.

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Indicate whether each of the following descriptions better applies to the scanning (S) or transmission (T) electron microscopy techniques. Your answer would be a four-letter string composed of letters S and T only, e.g. TSTS.
( )	It generally has a greater depth of field.
( )	It is usually smaller, cheaper, and simpler.
( )	It detects electrons that are scattered or emitted from the specimen.
( )	It is used to create electron-microscope tomograms.

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Scanning electron microscopy is generally simpler and has a greater depth of field. It is used to see the surface of specimens, which can be entire plant parts or small animals.

Indicate Whether Each of the Following Descriptions Better Applies to the Scanning