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

The microscope in cell studies — practice question

Which statement concerning the light microscope is correct?

  • AAs the smallest distance to see two points as distinct separate points decreases, the resolution also decreases.
  • BIf the resolution is $220\,\text{nm}$, then a bacterium $0.2\,\mu\text{m}$ in diameter will not be visible.
  • CIf the wavelength of light is $600\,\text{nm}$, then two membranes $300\,\text{nm}$ apart will be visible as two distinct membranes.
  • DUsing visible light of a longer wavelength, such as red light, will improve the resolution.

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