The ultimate limit of what we are able to see with a microscope is dictated by
A) visual acuity.
B) resolution.
C) light intensity.
D) magnification.

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The ultimate limit of what we are able to see with a microscope is determined by resolution, meaning the ability of the microscope to distinguish two closely spaced structures as separate. This is determined by the wavelength of light used and the numerical aperture of the lens. Magnification and light intensity can enhance the image but do not determine the ultimate limit of resolution. Visual acuity is a measure of the human eye's ability to distinguish detail, and is not directly related to microscope resolution.

The Ultimate Limit of What We Are Able to See