Magnification is how many times larger something looks through a microscope compared to its real size. When you magnify an object, you increase its apparent size, so that you can see all details that would not be visible to the naked eye. For example, if your microscope has a magnification of 10x, it makes the object look ten times bigger than it actually is. Understanding magnification helps GCSE Biology students to learn about the structure and function of microscopic organisms and different parts of cells.
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