Biology GCSE
field of view
What field of view means in Biology GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of field of view
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Reference: OCR
The circular area seen under a light microscope, whose diameter can be measured using a stage micrometer or clear graticule.
Topics that use field of view
- Cell structures (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- approximation
- cell dimensions
- cell membranes
- chloroplasts
- estimation
- light microscopy
- magnification calculation
- Mitochondria
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