2.1.1: Scientific Drawings Flashcards
What is the formula for magnification?
Magnification = Size of the image / Size of the real object
What are scientific drawings used for?
Observations of structures from under a microscope can be recorded in the form of scientific drawings.
What is the first rule for scientific drawings?
Draw in pencil.
What should be included in the title of a scientific drawing?
The title should indicate what the specimen is.
What must be stated in a scientific drawing?
State the magnification that you are drawing it from.
What should be annotated in a scientific drawing?
Annotate cell components, cells, and sections of tissue visible.
What type of lines should be used in scientific drawings?
Only use solid lines that do not overlap.
Should color or shading be used in scientific drawings?
Do not colour in or shade.
What is the aim of scientific drawings?
To show size, location, and proportion.
What example is given for scientific drawings?
Onion root tip cells showing the chromosomes in different stages of mitosis.
