CHAPTER 5: CELLS AND THE MICROSCOPE ACTIVITY 2: INVESTIGATION
1 In the textbook (p. 64), you carried out an investigation to examine plant cells using a light microscope. Answer the following questions based on this investigation. a. List three steps that should be followed when using a light microscope. i.
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b. Name the plant tissue used in this experiment.
c. Identify the piece of equipment used to obtain the plant tissue.
d. What two steps can be taken so that the tissue sample is the best it can be?
e. Identify the piece of glass used to hold the plant tissue.
f. Identify the chemical used to make the cell parts more visible.
g. Identify the name of the very thin piece of glass that covers the plant tissue.
h. What precaution needs to be taken when using this thin piece of glass?