Which of the following changes would most effectively improve the resolution of a light microscope?
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Correct answer: Using blue light for illumination instead of red light
Blue light has a shorter wavelength than red light. According to the Abbe equation, decreasing the wavelength decreases the minimum resolvable distance, thereby improving resolution.
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