The theoretical limit of resolution for a standard light microscope is approximately:
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Correct answer: 0.2 micrometers
Due to the physics of visible light wavelengths, the resolution limit of a light microscope is roughly 0.2 $\mu$m (200 nm). Objects closer together than this will appear as a single blurred image.
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