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Magnification calculation (F/H)

GCSE · Biology · AQA · B1.1Cell structure: eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, animal and plant cells, specialised cells, microscopy and culturing microorganisms

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(F/H3) A photomicrograph shows a single cell measuring 45 mm across. The microscope magnification is ×3000. Calculate the real diameter of the cell, in micrometres (μm).

[Foundation/Higher crossover — 3 marks]

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