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A-LevelBiologyCell structure9700/12 · Feb/Mar 2021 · Q11 Mark

The photomicrograph shows onion cells. [Photomicrograph of onion cells with label Y] The actual length of the onion cell labelled Y is 350 µm. What is the magnification of the photomicrograph?

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A×2.5
B×25
C×40
D×400

✓ Correct answer

D: ×400

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Cell structure, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, Feb/Mar 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 1.

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