Biology A-Level
Contrast versus magnification
What Contrast versus magnification means in Biology A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Contrast versus magnification
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Reference: OCR
Stains increase contrast, while magnification is provided by the lenses.
Topics that use Contrast versus magnification
- Cell structure (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Cell structure
- Comparing cell structure across eukaryotic organisms
- Correct use of the light microscope
- Estimating real cell dimensions
- Eukaryotic cell diversity
- Exocytosis and ATP supply
- Golgi apparatus
- Intracellular and whole-cell movement
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