Biology A-Level
resolution
What resolution means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA, OCR.
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Reference: AQA
The minimum distance two points can be apart and still be distinguished as separate, measured in micrometres or nanometres and determined by the wavelength of the radiation used.
The minimum distance apart at which two points can be distinguished as separate objects.
Topics that use resolution
- Methods of studying cells (AQA A-Level)
- Cell structure (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- magnification
- acceptance of scientific evidence
- artefact
- calibration
- Cell structure
- Comparing cell structure across eukaryotic organisms
- Correct use of the light microscope
- Estimating real cell dimensions
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