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A-LevelBiologyCell structure9700/12 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q11 Mark

A light microscope is used to observe two structures that are 200nm apart on the slide. What is the actual distance between the two structures when the magnification is changed from ×40 to x400?

A2 μm
B20 μm
C200 nm
D2000 nm

✓ Correct answer

C: 200 nm

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Cell structure, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 1.

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