A student wants to determine whether two points 150 nm150\ \text{nm}150 nm apart can be seen as separate points in living plant cells. The table gives information about two microscopes.
| Microscope | Resolution | Can the specimen be living? |
|---|---|---|
| Light | 200 nm200\ \text{nm}200 nm | Yes |
| Transmission electron | 0.2 nm0.2\ \text{nm}0.2 nm | No |
Explain whether either microscope would allow the student to meet this aim.
130 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Biology 1.1 Cell structures, covering 1.1.1 Viewing cells with light microscopes, 1.1.2 Sub-cellular structures and functions, and 1.1.3 Electron microscopy and resolution. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.