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

The microscope in cell studies — practice question

A prokaryotic cell has an actual diameter of $0.5\,\mu\text{m}$. The cell is shown in an electron micrograph at a magnification of $\times 50\,000$. What is the diameter of the cell in the image?

  • A$2.5 \times 10^{-1}\,\text{mm}$
  • B$2.5 \times 10^{0}\,\text{mm}$
  • C$2.5 \times 10^{1}\,\text{mm}$
  • D$2.5 \times 10^{2}\,\text{mm}$

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