Sample Prep

Question 1

1

Answer 1

Use a pipette to place a small drop of water onto the centre of the glass slide.

Question 1

2

Answer 1

Use a pair of forceps to place a thin section of the specimen onto the drop of water. The specimen should be thin enough to allow light to pass through

Question 2

3

Answer 2

Add a few drops of stain (e.g. iodine in potassium iodide) to the specimen. This increases contrast and allows cell components to become visible.

Question 3

4

Answer 3

Slowly add a cover slip (a clear glass square) onto the specimen.