What type of microscopy allowed scientists to visualize the cytoskeleton in living cells?
A) transmission electron microscopy
B) scanning electron microscopy
C) fluorescence microscopy
D) light microscopy

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Fluorescence microscopy uses fluorescent dyes to label specific structures within cells and can visualize the cytoskeleton in living cells. Transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy require samples to be fixed and dehydrated, which kills the cells and prevents visualization of the cytoskeleton in action. Light microscopy lacks the resolution to see the fine details of the cytoskeleton.

What Type of Microscopy Allowed Scientists to Visualize the Cytoskeleton