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Size of specimens practice questions

Practise mixed syllabus-aligned questions for Size of specimens. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Biology.

Practice questions

Question 1 of 6

Choose an answer, get feedback, then move sideways through the set.

Paper 3 structured question: Size of specimens

Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

Description

Microscope Observation

The student measures the image length of the insect as 10 mm and knows the actual length is 2 mm.

  1. a

    State the formula for calculating magnification.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

    [1]
  2. b

    Identify the magnification of the insect image.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]