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BIO 101 Cell Structure and Function Objective Question

Question

Light microscopes can resolve structures about __________ nm apart.
Options
A 20
B 200
Correct Answer
C 2000
D 20,000
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The resolution limit of a light microscope is roughly 200 nanometers due to the wavelength of visible light.

Hint

Think of the scale of organelles; mitochondria are about 500-2000 nm wide.

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