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A-LevelBiologyCell structure9700/12 · Feb/Mar 2018 · Q11 Mark

The eyepiece lens of a microscope can be fitted with an eyepiece graticule. Which of these statements about eyepiece graticules are correct? 1 They measure the actual length of cells in micrometres. 2 They help biologists to draw cells with correct proportions. 3 They change in size when the objective lens is changed from ×10 to ×40.

A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 3 only
C1 only
D2 only

✓ Correct answer

D: 2 only

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Cell structure, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, Feb/Mar 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 1.

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