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A-LevelBiologyCell structure9700/12 · May/June 2018 · Q21 Mark

Which of these statements about light microscopy are correct? 1 The greater the resolution of a light microscope, the greater the detail that can be seen. 2 The greater the magnification of a light microscope, the greater the detail that can be seen. 3 Increasing the magnification of a light microscope up to its limit of resolution allows more detail to be seen. 4 The shorter the wavelength of light used in a light microscope, the greater the detail that can be seen.

A1, 2, 3 and 4
B1, 3 and 4 only
C1 and 2 only
D4 only

✓ Correct answer

B: 1, 3 and 4 only

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

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