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Part 2 of 3
Villi under the microscope
identify
Try it yourself
Supplement. Which row describes a villus?
identify: name or select.
| Row | Made of | Can be seen |
|---|---|---|
| A | many cells | with a light microscope at ×100 |
| B | many cells | only with an electron microscope |
| C | part of one cell | with a light microscope at ×100 |
| D | part of one cell | only with an electron microscope |
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Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 · 2026–2028 v3 · Original learning materials.
Absorption (7.5.1–7.5.5): the small intestine as the region where nutrients are absorbed, where water is absorbed (small intestine and colon), and, for the Supplement, villi and microvilli, the structure of a villus and the roles of its capillaries and lacteal. Digestion itself is in the physical and chemical digestion modules; assimilation and the hepatic portal vein are not covered.
Apparatus, amounts and times in the experiment are illustrative. Real practical work follows a teacher-approved safety method.
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