A light microscope can clearly resolve two structures in a cell if they are no closer together than __________ percent of the shortest wavelength of visible light.
A)90
B)80
C)75
D)60
E)50

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The resolution limit of a light microscope is approximately 50% of the shortest wavelength of visible light, which is around 400 nm. This means structures need to be at least 200 nm apart to be resolved.

A Light Microscope Can Clearly Resolve Two Structures in a Cell