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

The microscope in cell studies — practice question

What statement explains why an electron microscope is needed to observe the cristae of a mitochondrion?

  • AThe magnification of the electron microscope is greater than that of the light microscope.
  • BThe membranes of the cristae are separated by a distance greater than $200\,\text{nm}$.
  • CThe resolution of a student microscope using daylight is too low.
  • DThe wavelength of an electron beam is longer than the wavelength of light.

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