Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Protein synthesis

Protein synthesis — practice question

Fig. 1.1 displays part of an animal cell as seen with an electron microscope.
(a)[3]

Identify the structures A to C.

(b(i))[1]

State the role of structure C.

(b(ii))[2]

Explain why structure C cannot be observed with a light microscope.

(c)[1]

Suggest one disadvantage of the electron microscope compared with the light microscope when studying cells.

(d)[2]

Calculate the magnification of the image in Fig. 1.1. Show your working and give your answer to the nearest whole number. The scale bar represents $6\ \mu\text{m}$.

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