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

The microscope in cell studies — practice question

Which statement concerning a light microscope is correct?

  • AAs the distance to see two points as separate points decreases, the resolution also decreases.
  • BA bacterium $0.2\,\mu\text{m}$ in diameter will not be visible if the resolution is $220\,\text{nm}$.
  • CTwo membranes that are less than $300\,\text{nm}$ apart will be visible as two separate membranes if the wavelength of light is $600\,\text{nm}$.
  • DThe resolution will improve with visible light of a longer wavelength, such as red light.

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