The scale pattern of a hair can be visualized by ___.
A) SEM
B) Impression in fingernail polish
C) Birefringence
D) Cross-section of the hair
E) Both a. and b.

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The scale pattern of a hair can be visualized using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and by making an impression in fingernail polish. SEM provides a detailed surface view, while the fingernail polish technique allows for the transfer of the scale pattern detail onto a medium that can be observed under a light microscope.

The Scale Pattern of a Hair Can Be Visualized by ___