CB1b Core Pratical - Using Microscopes Flashcards
1
Q
Step 1 of Practical
A
Collect a small specimen of the cells
2
Q
Step 2 of Practical
A
Add stain or a drop of water to the centre of a microscope slide. Record the name of the stain you use. Place the specimen on the stain or water
3
Q
Sep 3 of Practical
A
Use a toothpick to slowly lower a coverslip onto the specimen
4
Q
Step 4 of Practical
A
Examine your specimen under a microscope. Start with lowest magnification and work up to higher magnifications
5
Q
Why is the coverslip lowered slowly at angle with a toothpick?
A
The slide is less likely to contain air bubbles
6
Q
Why is a coverslip used?
A
The coverslip keeps the specimen flat, holds it in place and stops it from drying out
7
Q
State the name of the part of a microscope where you would place the slide
A
The stage
