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Learn: Required Practical - Microscopy (Plant and Animal Cells, Scale Bars)

AQA GCSE Combined Science specification.

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What is the primary purpose of a light microscope?

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A {{blank0}} is used to hold the specimen, and a {{blank1}} is placed on top to protect the sample and lens.

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A cell measures 80 mm in an image taken at 400× magnification. What is the actual size of the cell in mm?

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Which of the following are true about using a microscope? (Select all that apply)

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