Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · The microscope in cell studies

The microscope in cell studies — practice question

A student has produced a drawing of a cell structure as observed with a light microscope. The drawing has a magnification of $\times 600$. On the drawing, the structure measures $6\ \text{mm}$. What is the true length of the cell structure?

  • A$1 \times 10^{-1}\ \mu\text{m}$
  • B$1 \times 10^{0}\ \mu\text{m}$
  • C$1 \times 10^{1}\ \mu\text{m}$
  • D$1 \times 10^{2}\ \mu\text{m}$

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