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Q1. Which of the following is NOT a component of a compound light microscope? (2 marks)

Q2. Complete the following sentence: (3 marks)

To calculate the total magnification of a microscope, you multiply the magnification of the eyepiece by the magnification of the objective lens.

Q3. Which type of microscopy uses an electron beam to create an image? (2 marks)

Q4. Calculate the magnification of a microscope with an eyepiece magnification of 10x and an objective lens magnification of 40x. (1 mark)

Q5. What is the function of the condenser in a compound light microscope? (2 marks)

Q6. Draw a labeled diagram of a plant cell as seen under a light microscope at high power. (4 marks)

Q7. Explain how the resolution of a microscope is limited by the wavelength of light. (3 marks)

Q8. Describe the process of preparing a wet mount of a leaf for observation under a microscope. (4 marks)

Q9. The table below shows the sizes of different cells as seen under a microscope.

Which cell type would be the most difficult to see under a light microscope with a maximum magnification of 400x? (2 marks)