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

The microscope in cell studies — practice question

An electron micrograph shows a prokaryotic cell with a diameter of $1\,\mu\text{m}$ at a magnification of $50\,000$ times. What is the cell diameter in the electron micrograph?

  • A$5 \times 10^{-1}\,\text{mm}$
  • B$5 \times 10^{0}\,\text{mm}$
  • C$5 \times 10^{1}\,\text{mm}$
  • D$5 \times 10^{2}\,\text{mm}$

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