CAIE A Level Biology 9700 · Cell structure
A student is examining a thin section of a plant cell using both a light microscope and a transmission electron microscope. Describe how the resolution and magnification of these two types of microscope differ, and explain why the electron microscope can resolve more detail.
4 marks, so the mark scheme is looking for about 4 separate creditworthy points. Making the same point twice in different words earns it once.
Describe means: Say what happens or what something is like, in order and with detail. You are not being asked why. If there is data, quote it: name the trend, then give figures with units at the points where it changes.
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