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

The microscope in cell studies — practice question

The diagram displays an image of a cell with a scale bar. The scale bar ($Z$) shows an actual length of $15\,\mu\text{m}$. Distance $Y$ shows the diameter of the cell image. Which calculation is correct for finding the cell’s actual diameter?

  • A$15 \times (Y + Z)$
  • B$Y \times \left(\frac{Z}{15}\right)$
  • C$\left(\frac{Y}{Z}\right) \times 15$
  • D$\left(\frac{Y}{15}\right)$

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