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Microscopy (GCSE Biology)

The following is a GCSE Biology test covering 'Microscopy' from the broader topic Cell Biology. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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Which of these changes increases the resolving power (resolution) of a light microscope the most?
Which procedure will best improve contrast for viewing a transparent, unstained cell under a light microscope?
A student wants to calculate the magnification of a drawing made from a microscope image. Which equation should they use?
Which microscope type would you choose if you need to see the surface topography and 3D shape of a specimen at high resolution?
A student draws cells seen under ×400 and labels one organelle as the nucleus. Which additional observation would best support that label is correct?
A biology student observes a prepared slide and notes many air bubbles under the cover slip. How will the bubbles most likely affect the observation?
When drawing cells observed under a microscope for assessment, which practice is recommended?
Which of the following is an appropriate safety measure when cutting thin sections of tissue with a knife?
Why is magnification not the same as resolving power?
What is the main limitation of a light microscope compared with an electron microscope?
Which feature of onion epidermal cells makes them especially suitable for study under a light microscope?