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

The microscope in cell studies — practice question

Which statements concerning resolution and magnification are correct?

  • Aresolution: the ability to distinguish between two separate objects that are very close together; magnification: the number of times larger an image is compared with the real size of the object
  • Bresolution: the clarity of the image formed by the microscope; magnification: the power of the microscope to focus on very small objects
  • Cresolution: the number of times larger an image is compared with the real size of the object; magnification: the ability to distinguish between two separate objects that are very close together
  • Dresolution: the power of the microscope to focus on very small objects; magnification: the clarity of the image formed by the microscope

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