How does the use of a scanning electron microscope differ from that of a transmission electron microscope? . the options . a: a scanning electron microscope can produce only a two-dimensional black and white image, while a transmission electron microscope can produce a three-dimensional color image.. b: a scanning electron microscope can be used to study live specimens, while a transmission electron microscope would harm the specimens that are being viewed.. c: a scanning electron microscope can be used to study the details of a specimen’s surface, while a transmission electron mi