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

The microscope in cell studies — practice question

Which statement does not correctly describe a light microscope or an electron microscope?

  • AA light microscope has a maximum resolution of $0.2\,\mu\text{m}$.
  • BAn electron microscope has a maximum resolution of $0.05\,\text{nm}$.
  • CA light microscope can resolve specimens as small as $200\,\text{nm}$ in diameter.
  • DAn electron microscope can resolve specimens as small as $0.5\,\text{nm}$ in diameter.

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